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invective

UK //ɪnˈvɛktɪv//US //ɪnˈvɛktɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'invectivus'(攻击性的),由 'invehi'(攻击)演变而来,最早于15世纪进入英语。

noun

❶ 指强烈而恶毒的辱骂或谴责,通常带有侮辱性或攻击性,用于表达愤怒或不满情绪。

“The politician responded to the criticism with a stream of invective.”

(那位政客用一连串的辱骂回应批评。)

“Her speech was filled with invective against her opponents.”

(她的演讲充满了对对手的恶毒攻击。)

同义词:abuse, vituperation, denunciation

常见短语

hurl invective — 指猛烈地辱骂或攻击某人,通常带有强烈的情绪。

“The angry customer hurled invective at the store manager.”

(愤怒的顾客对店经理破口大骂。)