deprecate
意味: To express strong disapproval of something; to deplore or condemn. In computing, to mark a feature or practice as outdated and no longer recommended.
Deprecate has two distinct modern uses. In formal English, it means to disapprove of or express regret about something — 'she deprecated the trend towards sensationalism.' In technology, a deprecated feature is one that still works but is officially discouraged in favour of a newer alternative. 'Self-deprecating' (technically 'self-depreciating') means modestly understating one's own abilities, a quality much valued in British culture.
例文
- The headmistress deprecated the use of mobile phones during school hours. 校长反对在校内使用手机。La directora reprobó el uso de teléfonos móviles durante el horario escolar.校長は学校の時間中の携帯電話の使用に反対の意を表した。교장은 수업 시간 중 휴대전화 사용에 대해 반대 의사를 표명했다.
- Senior officials deprecated the leak, calling it a serious breach of confidentiality. 高级官员对泄密事件表示不满,称其为严重违反保密规定。Los altos funcionarios reprobaron la filtración, calificándola de grave violación de la confidencialidad.高官たちはその漏洩を非難し、守秘義務の重大な違反と呼んだ。고위 관리들은 그 유출을 비난하며 심각한 기밀 위반이라고 칭했다.
- The committee deprecated the practice of awarding contracts without a competitive tendering process. 委员会反对在没有竞争性招标程序的情况下授予合同的做法。El comité reprobó la práctica de adjudicar contratos sin un proceso de licitación competitiva.委員会は競争入札なしに契約を発注する慣行に反対を表明した。위원회는 경쟁 입찰 절차 없이 계약을 발주하는 관행에 반대 의사를 표명했다.
発音
使い方ガイド
場面: professional, academic, technology
トーン: disapproving
起源と歴史
From Latin deprecari (to pray against, to avert by prayer), from de- (away) + precari (to pray). The sense shifted from 'praying against' to 'expressing disapproval' by the 17th century.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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