pejorative
US /pɪˈdʒɔːr.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /pɪˈdʒɒr.ə.tɪv/
形容詞
貶義的, 輕蔑的
expressing contempt or disapproval; having a negative connotation
範例:
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The word 'nerd' was once a pejorative term, but now it is often used with pride.
「書呆子」一詞曾是一個貶義詞，但現在人們常以自豪的態度使用它。
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He used the word in a pejorative sense to insult his opponent.
他以貶義的意思使用這個詞來侮辱他的對手。
名詞
貶義詞, 輕蔑語
a word expressing contempt or lack of approval
範例:
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The term has become a pejorative in modern political discourse.
這個術語在現代政治話語中已經變成了一個貶義詞。
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She avoided using pejoratives when discussing sensitive topics.
她在討論敏感話題時避免使用貶義詞。