
好词典

源自拉丁语 'malignus'(恶意的),由 'malus'(坏的)和 'gignere'(产生)组成,13世纪通过古法语进入英语。
❶ 恶意中伤或诽谤他人,通常指故意散布不实言论以损害他人名誉的行为。
“She accused him of maligning her reputation with false rumors.”
(她指责他用虚假谣言诽谤她的名誉。)
“The article was written to malign the politician's character.”
(这篇文章旨在恶意诋毁那位政治家的品格。)
❶ 形容有害的、恶意的或具有破坏性的事物,常用于描述疾病或影响。
“The doctor diagnosed the tumor as malign and recommended immediate surgery.”
(医生诊断肿瘤为恶性,建议立即手术。)
“The malign influence of the cult led many people astray.”
(那个邪教的恶劣影响使许多人误入歧途。)
malign influence — 指具有破坏性或负面影响的势力或因素,常用于描述对人、组织或社会的危害。
“Parents should protect children from the malign influence of violent video games.”
(家长应保护孩子免受暴力电子游戏的恶劣影响。)