| 释义 |
dis·par·age
\də̇ˈsparij, -rēj also -per-, esp in pres part -rəj\ transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English disparagen, from Middle French desparagier, from Old French, from des- dis- (I) + -paragier (from parage extraction, lineage, high birth, from per peer + -age) — more at peer (equal)
1.
a. obsolete : to lower or degrade especially by marriage to one socially inferior
b. : to lower in esteem or reputation : diminish the respect for
< the Labor party, in turn, is being carried further to the left … in an effort to disparage the Tory party — New Republic >
c. : discourage, dishearten
2.
a. obsolete : to discredit or bring reproach upon by comparing with something inferior : lower in rank by actions or words
b. : to speak slightingly of : run down : depreciate
< I get very hot under the collar when I hear this country disparaged — Victor Ross >
< I do not wish to disparage the bouillabaisse, which is a dish for heroes — A.T.Quiller-Couch >
Synonyms: see decry |