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pejorative

UK //pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv//US //pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.t̬ɪv//

词源

源自法语 'péjoratif',来自拉丁语 'pejorare'(意为‘使更糟’),词根 'pejor' 意为‘更坏的’。

adjective

❶ 指带有贬低、轻视或负面含义的词语或表达方式,用于表达对某人或某事的负面评价或态度。

“The term 'lazy' is often used in a pejorative sense to describe someone who doesn't work hard.”

(‘懒惰’这个词常被用作贬义,形容那些不努力工作的人。)

“Calling someone 'cheap' can be pejorative, implying they are stingy or unwilling to spend money.”

(称某人‘吝啬’可能是贬义的,暗示他们小气或不愿花钱。)

同义词:derogatory, disparaging, negative, insulting, uncomplimentary

noun

❶ 指带有贬义或负面含义的词语或表达,用于表达对某人或某事的负面评价。

“The word 'snob' is a pejorative for someone who looks down on others.”

(‘势利眼’是对看不起他人的人的贬义词。)

“Some consider 'politician' to be a pejorative, implying dishonesty.”

(有些人认为‘政客’是贬义词,暗示不诚实。)

同义词:slur, insult, epithet, put-down, dig

常见短语

pejorative term — 指带有贬低或负面含义的词语,通常用于表达对某人或某事的不满或批评。

“The word 'snob' is a pejorative term for someone who thinks they are superior.”

(‘势利眼’是对自认为高人一等的人的贬义词。)

pejorative connotation — 指词语或表达方式隐含的负面或贬低含义,即使字面上可能没有明显的贬义。

“The phrase 'old-fashioned' can have a pejorative connotation when used to dismiss traditions.”

(‘过时’这个词在用来否定传统时可能带有贬义色彩。)