decry

IPA/dɪˈkraɪ/
KK[dɪkrˈaɪ]IPA/dɪˈkraɪ/

decry — verb

  • decrypresent simple I / you / we / they
  • decrieshe / she / it
  • decriedpast simple
  • decrying-ing form

1. to speak strongly against something because you think it is harmful, worthless,

1.動詞及物C1
釋義

to speak strongly against something because you think it is harmful, worthless, or should not happen

例句

At the hearing, residents decried the plan to cut bus service.

formal public criticism of a policy

Saira decried the online abuse after reading the cruel messages.

同義詞
  • condemn

    stronger and often more moral or official in tone

  • denounce

    stresses open public accusation or protest

  • criticize

    broader and often less forceful than decry

  • attack

    more aggressive and often used in political argument

反義詞
  • praise

    means to speak of something with approval

  • applaud

    suggests open approval, often in public

文法句型

decry + noun

decry + noun + as + adjective

用法筆記

Most often used in news reports, speeches, and other public statements. The object is usually a policy, practice, event, or condition rather than a single person.

常見錯誤

❌People decried about the new tax.
✅People decried the new tax.
💡Decry takes a direct object, not about.