Discredit



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• v.怀疑; n.丧失名誉
• ［英］ v.怀疑 ( to reject as untrue; disbelieve) n.丧失名誉 ( disgrace;dishonor)
• ［例］ The idea that the sun goes round the earth has long been discredited.

Webster Collegiate

I. transitive verb

• Date: 1559
• 1. to refuse to accept as true or accurate ; disbelieve <discredit a rumor>
• 2. to cause disbelief in the accuracy or authority of <a discredited theory>
• 3. to deprive of good repute ; disgrace <personal attacks meant to discredit his opponent>

II. noun

• Date: 1565
• 1. loss of credit or reputation <I knew stories to the discredit of England — W. B. Yeats>
• 2. lack or loss of belief or confidence ; doubt <contradictions cast discredit on his testimony>

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