malign
US /məˈlaɪn/
UK /məˈlaɪn/
动词
诽谤, 中伤
to speak about someone or something in a spitefully critical manner
示例:
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He was accused of trying to malign his former business partner.
他被指控试图诽谤他的前商业伙伴。
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Some people enjoy maligning others to make themselves feel better.
有些人喜欢诽谤他人以让自己感觉更好。
形容词
邪恶的, 恶意的
evil in nature or effect; malevolent
示例:
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The dictator's malign influence spread throughout the country.
独裁者邪恶的影响蔓延全国。
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She suffered from a malign tumor.
她患有恶性肿瘤。