Diatribe



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. ( 口头或书面猛烈的) 抨击
• ［英］ n. a bitter, abusive criticism or denunciation
• ［记］ dia ( 双方) +tribe ( 摩擦) -> 对着摩擦 -> 抨击
• ［同］ 同根词: tribunal ( 法庭) ; contrite ( 后悔的)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Latin diatriba, from Greek diatribē pastime, discourse, from diatribein to spend (time), wear away, from dia- + tribein to rub — more at throw
• Date: 1581
• 1. archaic a prolonged discourse
• 2. a bitter and abusive speech or writing
• 3. ironic or satirical criticism

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