(一般作 aspersions)an attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something 诽谤,中伤;对名誉的破坏 I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you. 我认为没有人在中伤你。
语源
late Middle English (denoting the sprinkling of water, especially at baptism): from Latin aspersio(n-), from aspergere (see asperse)