derogate

derogate
[ˈdɛrəgeɪt]
verb
(formal)(正式)
  1. [no obj.](derogate from)detract from
    减低;减损
    this does not derogate from his duty to act honestly and faithfully.
    这并不能减低他应公正诚实行事的责任。
  2. [no obj.](derogate from)deviate from (a set of rules or agreed form of behaviour)
    背离,偏离(规则,行为准则)
    one country has derogated from the Rome Convention.
    有一个国家已经背离了罗马公约。
  3. [with obj.]disparage (someone or something)
    贬损,贬低(人,事)
    it is typical of him to derogate the powers of reason.
    他总是贬低理性的力量。
派生
derogative
adjective
语源
  1. late Middle English: from Latin derogat- 'abrogated', from the verb derogare, from de- 'aside, away' + rogare 'ask'
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