c. 1500, from Late Latin derogatorius, from Latin derogatus, past participle of derogare "to take away, detract from, diminish," also "repeal partly, restrict, modify," from de- "away" (see de-) + rogare "ask, question, propose" (see rogation).
双语例句
1. He refused to withdraw derogatory remarks made about his boss.
他拒绝收回那些贬损老板的话。
来自辞典例句
2. Such conduct will be derogatory to his reputation.
那样的行为将会毁损他的名誉.
来自辞典例句
3. He had drawn a derogatory statement from George.
他已经逗出乔治一句毁贬的话.
来自辞典例句
4. His tones implied that Michael was not the man his father was; a bit derogatory.
言外之意是,迈克尔同他父亲的为人不一样, 这实际上等于贬低迈克尔.
来自教父部分
5. Shvabrin criticized the poem severely and went on to make derogatory remarks about Maria.
