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单词 demythify
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demythifyv.

/diːˈmɪθɪfʌɪ/
Etymology: < de- prefix 2a + mythify v.
transitive. To deprive of mythical character; to remove the aura of reverence, sentimentality, etc., from. Cf. demythologize v.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > mental capacity > knowledge > conformity with what is known, truth > disregard for truth, falsehood > fabrication of statement or story > a false or foolish tale > invent (story, etc.) [verb (transitive)] > assign fabulously
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1964 S. Attanasio tr. H. Fesquet Wit & Wisdom Good Pope John p. 19 John XXIII..by his disdain for honours, by his aversion to luxury, by his exquisite cordiality..put himself on an equal footing with the people. He ‘de-mythified’ the profession of pope.
1968 Economist 25 May 50/3 So many real names would have to be named, so many public myths demythified.
1973 Guardian Weekly 24 Feb. 19 Franc considers the play as a chance to demythify the politico-religious system oppressing their comrades.
1984 Time 30 Jan. 94/1 In his attempt to demystify and demythify ‘the Bard’.., McKellen establishes two reference points between himself and Shakespeare.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1989; most recently modified version published online September 2018).
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