deprecation
noun [ U ] formal uk/ˌdep.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌdep.rəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
(DISAPPROVAL)
不贊成，反對
the action of not approving of something or saying that you do not approve of something
She couldn't hide the deprecation in her voice. 她无法掩饰自己声音中的不满。
The barman shook his head in deprecation. 酒保不屑地摇了摇头。
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- He held up his hand in scornful deprecation.
- She made a noise somewhere between deprecation and encouragement.
- He raised his eyes in deprecation of the surroundings.
(CRITICISM)
贬低
the action of saying that you think something is of little value or importance
He was generous with praise for the Philharmonic and with deprecation for himself. 他对爱乐乐团赞赏有加，自己却很谦逊。
I resent your implicit deprecation of American skills. 我讨厌你隐晦的贬低美国人的能力。
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- "I am a rural peasant," he added with habitual deprecation.
- There is no reason for national deprecation.
- "I paint a bit for fun," she said, with a grimace of deprecation for the unsatisfactory results.