disavowal
/ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌdɪsəˈvaʊəl/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)
disavowal — 名詞
- disavowalsingular
- disavowalsplural
1. a public statement or action showing that someone is not linked to a person, ide
撇清；切割
公開否認關聯、責任或支持
a public statement or action showing that someone is not linked to a person, idea, or event, and will not take blame or give support for it
The senator's swift disavowal of the leaked memo surprised reporters.
參議員迅速發表對外流備忘錄的撇清聲明，讓記者很意外。
swift disavowal of + noun
After Roya posted an online disavowal, the campaign removed the photo.
Roya 發布網路切割聲明後，競選團隊立刻撤下了那張照片。
online disavowal in public scandal
Angry fans calmed down after the band's disavowal of the racist slogan.
樂團對那句種族歧視口號的切割聲明，讓憤怒的歌迷冷靜了下來。
In court, Nikhil issued a formal disavowal of any role in the attack.
在法庭上，Nikhil 正式發表撇清聲明，否認自己在這場攻擊中有任何角色。
The charity published a disavowal when fake donation links spread online.
假捐款連結在網路上流傳後，該慈善機構發布了切割聲明。
- denial
more general and can cover simply saying something is not true, without the same emphasis on distancing yourself from it
- disclaimer
often a formal notice rejecting legal responsibility rather than a broader public distancing
- repudiation
stronger and more forceful, often rejecting a belief, agreement, or relationship
- admission
open acceptance that you were involved or responsible
- endorsement
public support for a person, idea, or action rather than rejection of it
文法句型
disavowal of + noun
issue a disavowal
publish a disavowal
用法筆記
Usually appears in public or official contexts and is often followed by an of-phrase naming what is being rejected. Stronger than simple disagreement because it distances the speaker from responsibility, involvement, or support.