detract

• 动词，表示降低某物的价值、重要性或质量；也可指转移注意力或使人分心。

A verb used to indicate the act of taking away or reducing the value, importance, or quality of something.

1. Reduce value or importanceB2formal

   To take away from the worth, value, or importance of something.

   贬低

   • The loud music detracted from the peaceful atmosphere of the park.
   • His constant complaining detracts from his otherwise good character.
   • The small scratch on the table does not detract from its beauty.

   同义词belittledepreciatedevaluediminishdisparagedownplaylessenminimizereduceunderrate

   反义词augmentbolsterboostenhanceincreasestrengthen

2. Distract or divert attentionB2formal

   To draw attention away from something, often in a negative way.

   转移注意力

   • The bright lights detracted from the speaker's message.
   • Her flashy outfit detracted from the seriousness of the event.
   • The background noise detracted from the clarity of the recording.

   同义词deflectdistractdivertdraw awaysidetrack

   反义词attractcaptivateengagefocus