aspersion

• 名词，指诋毁或侮辱性的言论，攻击他人的品格或名誉；也可指对某人名声的中伤。

A noun referring to a disparaging or abusive remark that attacks a person's character or reputation.

1. Disparaging remarkC1formal

   A critical or derogatory statement intended to damage someone's reputation.

   诽谤之言

   • He cast aspersions on her honesty during the debate.
   • The politician's speech was full of aspersions against his opponent.
   • She refused to listen to any aspersions about her colleague's work.

   同义词calumnydefamationdenigrationdisparagementinsultslanderslurvilification

   反义词accoladecommendationcomplimentpraise

2. Attack on characterC1formal

   An abusive or slanderous attack on a person's character or good name.

   诽谤

   • The article was nothing but aspersions on the actor's personal life.
   • He felt hurt by the aspersions cast on his professional integrity.
   • Spreading aspersions is a common tactic in political campaigns.

   同义词abusecalumnydefamationdenigrationdetractiondisparagementlibelslanderslurvilification

   反义词acclaimcommendationendorsementpraise

3. Sprinkling of water (rare)C2formal

   The act of sprinkling water, especially in the context of baptism.

   洒水

   • The priest performed the aspersion of holy water during the ceremony.
   • In some traditions, aspersion is used instead of full immersion.
   • The ritual included an aspersion to symbolize purification.

   同义词sprinkling