derogate
/verb der-uh-geyt; adjective der-uh-git, -geyt/US // verb ˈdɛr əˌgeɪt; adjective ˈdɛr ə gɪt, -ˌgeɪt //
减损,克减,贬低,减损了
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Definitions
v.无主动词 verb
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der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing.
- : to detract, as from authority, estimation, etc..
- : to stray in character or conduct; degenerate.
v.有主动词 verb
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der·o·gat·ed, der·o·gat·ing.
- : to disparage or belittle.
- : Archaic. to take away so as to impair the whole.
adj.形容词 adjective
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- : Archaic. debased.
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Examples
The appearance of a god in animal form—even in a loathsome animal form—would not derogate from his essential godhead.
In England, beheading is the punishment of nobles; being reputed not to derogate from nobility, as hanging does.
And I trust it will not derogate from your opinion of my worth, that I have known what was due to your Grace's highness.
Again, what you giue to others, you derogate from your selfe.
Musteazem, however, shook his head, to indicate that he was not prepared to derogate so far from his dignity.
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