| 单词 | debunk |
| 释义 | debunk (diːbʌŋk ) Word forms: debunks , debunking , debunked verb If you debunk a widely held belief, you show that it is false. If you debunk something that is widely admired, you show that it is not as good as people think it is. Historian Michael Beschloss debunks a few myths. [VERB noun] ...the Frenchmen of the enlightenment who debunked the church and the crown. [VERB noun] Synonyms: expose, show up, mock, ridicule Collocations: debunk a myth She says, however, that she wants to debunk the myth that teachers enjoy 'lovely long holidays'. Times, Sunday Times They didn't think it through and it's time to debunk this myth. Times, Sunday Times She tried to debunk the myth that you have to be perfect at everything — but to me, she kind of was. Times, Sunday Times A leading doctor will today debunk the myths surrounding some of the world's best-known diets. The Sun A useful text written by clinicians that debunks the myths and clarifies what eating disorders really are, and what can be done to help. Times, Sunday Times However, both decisively debunk the notion of a single 'returnee' identity. The Times Literary Supplement The findings also appear to debunk the notion that young men fear commitment and prefer a self-centred laddish lifestyle of one-night stands and downing pints with their friends. Times, Sunday Times The video pretends to debunk the notion that how you look always seems to be more important than who you are. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 But researchers analysed online searches, fish sales and aquarium visits to debunk the idea. The Sun For example, in their premiere episode, they debunk the idea that psychics can talk to the dead. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Look for evidence of a 9/11 conspiracy, for example, and you're more likely to find sites debunking the idea. Times, Sunday Times He completely debunked that idea. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 |
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