much-maligned

英 [mʌtʃ məˈlaɪnd]

美 [mʌtʃ məˈlaɪnd]

adj.  备受非议的;备受批评的;饱受诟病的

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 备受非议的;备受批评的;饱受诟病的
  If you describe someone or something asmuch-maligned, you mean that they are often criticized by people, but you think the criticism is unfair or exaggerated because they have good qualities too.
  1. Let us not forget that the much-maligned British Rail has a major expertise in electronic communications...
     我们不要忘了备受非议的英国铁路在电子通讯领域有一项重要的技术专利。
  2. I'm happy for James. He's a much-maligned player but has tremendous spirit.
     我为詹姆士感到高兴，他虽然是一位饱受争议的球员，但他仍斗志昂扬。

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