derogate

英 [ˈder.ə.ɡeɪt]      美 [ˈder.ə.ɡeɪt]
  • vi. 减损;贬损
  • vt. 毁损;贬低;诽谤
星级词汇:
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为了记忆“derogate”,可以构造一个联想记忆法:想象一个人(derogate)因某些不当行为而失去了别人的尊重(de-respect)。通过将“de-respect”简化为“derogate”,可以帮助记住这个单词的含义是“诽谤”或“贬低”。

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derogate 贬低

de-, 向下。-rog, 说,要求,词源同arrogant. 引申义贬低。

derogate (v.)
early 15c., "impair (authority); disparage (reputation)," from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare "diminish" (see derogatory).
1. Such conduct will derogate from your reputation.
那样的行为有损你的名誉.
2. Statutes are not to be presumed to derogate from international law.
不能认为制定法贬损国际法.
3. The parties may not derogate from or vary the effect of this article.
各当事人不得减损本条或改变其效力.
4. Such shameful behaviour will certainly derogate from his fame.
这种可耻的,行为必然损害他的名誉.
5. The King felt that summoning a parliament would derogate from his authority.
国王认为召开议会将有损他的权力.