| 单词 | deplore |
| 释义 | deplore (once / 577 pages) v The verb deplore is used to express strong disapproval of something. If you really, really hate the way your mom makes meatloaf, then it's safe to say you deplore it. Deplore comes from Latin roots that mean to bewail or lament. So if you deplore something, you object to it because it brings you sorrow or grief. People often deplore things that they regret or feel bad about. You might deplore the inhumane treatment of animals or the deforestation of the Amazon. Or maybe you just deplore your wardrobe choices from middle school. WORD FAMILYdeplore: deplorable, deplored, deplores, deploring+/deplorable: deplorablest, deplorably USAGE EXAMPLESWhat is the trait you most deplore in yourself? The Guardian(Dec 31, 2016) But he deplored what he described as a misguided policy toward Russia pursued by the U.S. and its allies both during his presidency and now. Seattle Times(Dec 12, 2016) But what happens when those extremists who advocate a bizarre morality that elevates selfishness and deplores altruism commandeer one of our two major political parties? Salon(Dec 11, 2016) 1v express strong disapproval of We deplore the government's treatment of political prisoners Hypo|Hyper accurse, anathematise, anathematize, anathemise, anathemize, comminate, execrate curse or declare to be evil or anathema or threaten with divine punishment criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws 2v regret strongly I deplore this hostile action Syn|Hyper bemoan, bewail, lament complain, kick, kvetch, plain, quetch, sound off express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness |
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