英语单词：calumniate

中文含义：诽谤，中伤

英语词性：动词

美式音标：kəˈlʌmnˌieɪt

同义词：defame, malign, slander, vilify

易混淆单词：defame （与calumniate的区别在于，defame的负面陈述可以是真实的，而calumniate则强调的是不实的负面陈述）

双语例句：

  • He was calumniated by his rivals in order to hinder his success in the election.（他被对手中伤以阻碍他在选举中的成功。）
  • She never hesitated to calumniate her colleagues in order to advance her own career.（她从不犹豫地诽谤她的同事，以推进自己的职业发展。）
  • Calumniating others behind their backs is not only unethical but also unprofessional.（在别人背后诽谤别人不仅是不道德的，而且也不专业。）