opprobrious
含义: Expressing scorn, contempt, or harsh criticism. Describes language, behaviour, or treatment that is deeply abusive or shameful.
Opprobrious is a rare and highly formal word, found mainly in legal proceedings, literary criticism, and historical writing. It can describe both the language used ('opprobrious remarks') and the disgrace suffered ('opprobrious treatment'). The related noun 'opprobrium' is more common and means public disgrace or harsh criticism. The word collocates with 'language,' 'epithets,' 'remarks,' and 'conduct.'
例句
- The judge warned the defendant against using opprobrious language in the courtroom. 法官警告被告不要在法庭上使用辱骂性语言。El juez advirtió al acusado de que no emplease un lenguaje oprobioso en la sala.裁判官は被告に対し、法廷で侮辱的な言葉を使わないよう警告した。판사는 피고에게 법정에서 모욕적인 언어를 사용하지 말 것을 경고했다.
- She endured years of opprobrious treatment from colleagues who resented her rapid promotion. 她忍受了同事们多年的侮辱性对待,他们嫉妒她的快速晋升。Soportó años de trato oprobioso por parte de colegas resentidos por su rápido ascenso.彼女は、自分の急速な昇進を妬む同僚たちから何年にもわたる屈辱的な扱いを受け続けた。그녀는 자신의 빠른 승진을 시기하는 동료들로부터 수년간 치욕적인 대우를 받았다.
- The editorial heaped opprobrious epithets on the disgraced politician. 社论用侮辱性的语言抨击了那位丑闻缠身的政客。El editorial colmó de epítetos oprobiosos al político caído en desgracia.その社説は、不祥事を起こした政治家に侮辱的な言葉を浴びせた。그 사설은 불명예에 빠진 정치인에게 모욕적인 언사를 퍼부었다.
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用法指南
语境: legal, literary
语气: condemnatory
起源与历史
From Latin opprobriosus (reproachful), from opprobrium (infamy, reproach), from ob- (against) + probrum (disgraceful act). Entered English in the late 14th century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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