deprecatory
US /ˈdep.rə.kə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˈdep.rə.kə.tər.i/
形容詞
1.
反對的, 蔑視的
expressing disapproval or criticism
範例:
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He made a deprecatory comment about the new policy.
他對新政策發表了反對的評論。
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She gave him a deprecatory look when he started shouting.
當他開始大喊大叫時，她給了他一個反對的眼神。
2.
貶低的, 自嘲的
intended to make a person or thing seem of little importance or value; self-deprecating
範例:
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He often uses deprecatory humor to make others feel comfortable.
他經常使用自嘲的幽默來讓別人感到自在。
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The author spoke of his work in a deprecatory tone.
作者以一種貶低的語氣談論他的作品。