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insult

释义

insult

noun countable

UK /ˈɪnsʌlt/

Word Forms

singular	insult
plural	insults

1
an offensive remark
throw/hurl insults at someone:
He stormed off the pitch, hurling insults at the umpire.
Synonyms and related words
General words for insults and insulting
a slap in the face
cut
insult
Synonyms and related words
Comments and remarks
acknowledgment
afterthought
allusion
1. 1a
  something that seems to show a lack of respect for someone or something
  be an insult to:
  Such low wages are an insult to hard-working employees.
  This exam is an insult to students’ intelligence.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for insults and insulting
  a slap in the face
  cut
  insult

insult

noun countable

US /ˈɪnˌsʌlt/

Word Forms

singular	insult
plural	insults

1
an offensive remark
throw/hurl insults at someone:
He stormed off the field, hurling insults at the umpire.
Synonyms and related words
General words for insults and insulting
a slap in the face
cut
insult
Synonyms and related words
Comments and remarks
acknowledgment
afterthought
allusion
1. 1a
  something that seems to show a lack of respect for someone or something
  be an insult to:
  Such low wages are an insult to hard-working employees.
  This exam is an insult to students’ intelligence.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words for insults and insulting
  a slap in the face
  cut
  insult

insult

verb transitive

UK /ɪnˈsʌlt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	insult
he/she/it	insults
present participle	insulting
past tense	insulted
past participle	insulted

1
to say or do something offensive
She has no right to insult us like that.
You’ll insult the chef if you don’t at least taste the meal.
Synonyms and related words
To insult or offend someone
insult
offend
wound

phrases

insult someone’s intelligence

insult

verb transitive

US /ɪnˈsʌlt/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	insult
he/she/it	insults
present participle	insulting
past tense	insulted
past participle	insulted

1
to say or do something offensive
She has no right to insult us like that.
You’ll insult the chef if you don’t at least taste the meal.
Synonyms and related words
To insult or offend someone
insult
offend
wound

phrases

insult someone’s intelligence

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