| 释义 |
in·fa·my
\ˈinfəmē, -mi\ noun
(-es)
Etymology: Middle English infamye, from Middle French infamie, from Latin infamia, from infamis + -ia -y
1.
a. : a lasting, widespread, and deep-rooted evil reputation brought about by something criminal, shocking, or brutal : the highest degree of dishonor
< a series of treacherous murders added to his infamy >
b. : an indication of such notoriety : strong condemnatory utterance
2.
a. : an extreme and publicly known criminal, shocking, or brutal act
< an infamy greater than any mutiny >
b. : the state or condition of being rightly and widely known for such an act
< his name will live in infamy for this night's work >
3. : the public disgrace or loss of character and honor or loss of civil or political rights incurred by a person convicted of an infamous crime
Synonyms: see dishonor |