detraction
detraction — 名詞
- detractionsingular
- detractionsplural
1. A quality, detail, or circumstance that reduces the overall value, appeal, or us
減分因素
使事物價值或吸引力降低的因素
A quality, detail, or circumstance that reduces the overall value, appeal, or usefulness of something without removing its essential worth.
The peeling paint on the windows was a minor detraction from the old mansion's beauty.
窗戶上剝落的油漆對這棟老宅邸的美感來說，只是個小小的減分因素。
collocation: minor detraction from [something]
For guests, the lack of air conditioning proved a serious detraction during the summer.
對客人來說，夏天沒有空調是一大減分因素。
The elegant hotel suffered from street noise, a clear detraction from its charm.
這間雅致的飯店因街頭噪音而失色，這顯然削弱了它的魅力。
Rohan considered the awkward location the only real detraction from an otherwise perfect apartment.
Rohan 認為，位置偏僻是他心目中完美公寓唯一的缺憾。
- drawback
more common in everyday speech; focuses on practical disadvantage
- shortcoming
emphasises an inherent flaw rather than an external factor
- blemish
more concrete and visual; suggests a surface imperfection
- asset
something valuable or useful that adds quality
- enhancement
something that improves or increases appeal
文法句型
a detraction from [something]
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the construction 'a detraction from [noun]'. Unlike 'drawback' (which implies a practical disadvantage), 'detraction' emphasises a perceptual lessening — the thing is still good, but something makes it seem less impressive.
常見錯誤
2. Unfair or malicious remarks made about someone with the purpose of damaging thei
詆毀；貶低
惡意批評使人名譽受損
Unfair or malicious remarks made about someone with the purpose of damaging their reputation or the regard others have for them.
The candidate grew tired of the constant detraction from her political opponents.
那位候選人對於來自政敵的持續詆毀感到厭倦。
collocation: constant detraction from [someone]
Detraction of a rival candidate is an ugly but common feature of election campaigns.
詆毀競爭對手是選戰中常見卻不光彩的手段。
Kofi chose not to engage in detraction but to let his research speak for itself.
Kofi 選擇不參與詆毀，而是讓他的研究品質為自己說話。
The biography was full of detraction, portraying the artist as selfish and dishonest.
那本傳記充滿了貶低之詞，將這位藝術家描繪成自私且不誠實的人。
- disparagement
nearly identical in meaning, slightly more literary
- belittlement
focuses on making someone seem small or unimportant
- slander
specifically refers to spoken false statements that harm reputation
- praise
everyday word for expressing approval
- commendation
formal expression of praise or approval
文法句型
subject + engage in / be subjected to + detraction
用法筆記
Stronger and more formal than 'criticism'. Detraction always carries an implication of malice or envy — the speaker intends to lower others' opinion. Not used for constructive or well-intentioned feedback.