put-down

英 [ˈpʊt daʊn]

美 [ˈpʊt daʊn]

n.  令人难堪的话; 噎人的话

复数：put-downs　

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牛津词典

noun

• 令人难堪的话；噎人的话
  a remark or criticism that is intended to make sb look or feel stupid

柯林斯词典

• N-COUNT 贬低（或奚落）的语言（或行为）
  Aput-downis something that you say or do to criticize someone or make them appear foolish.
  1. I see the term as a put-down of women...
     我认为这个词是对女性的贬低。
  2. She was getting very sick of Mick's put-downs.
     她越来越厌烦米克的奚落。

英英释义

noun

• a crushing remark
  Synonym:squelchsquelchertakedown

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