pejoration
英 [ˌpiːdʒə'reɪʃən]
美 [ˌpiːdʒə'reɪʃən]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.恶化,变坏,[语]语义转贬
网络释义
贬义；贬低；使恶化
例证
1. The term "geek" has undergone pejoration and is now used as an insult.
术语“极客”经历了贬义化，现在被用作一种侮辱。
2. The word "cheap" used to refer to affordability, but it has undergone pejoration and is now associated with poor quality.
单词“cheap”曾用于指代价格实惠，但经历了贬义化，现在与低质量联系在一起。
术语“极客”经历了贬义化，现在被用作一种侮辱。
2. The word "cheap" used to refer to affordability, but it has undergone pejoration and is now associated with poor quality.
单词“cheap”曾用于指代价格实惠，但经历了贬义化，现在与低质量联系在一起。