disgrace

• 名词，指丧失名誉、尊严或他人尊重；耻辱、不光彩的状态，也指带来这种耻辱的人或事物。

A noun referring to a loss of reputation, honor, or respect; a state of shame or dishonor, or a person or thing that causes such a state.

1. Loss of reputationB2formal

   The loss of respect, honor, or esteem; shame or dishonor.

   名誉丧失

   • His actions brought disgrace upon his family.
   • She resigned in disgrace after the scandal.
   • The politician lived in disgrace after the corruption was exposed.

   同义词discreditdishonordisreputeignominyinfamyopprobriumshamestigma

   反义词dignityesteemgloryhonorrenownrespect

2. Something shamefulB2informal

   A person, thing, or situation that causes shame or dishonor.

   耻辱

   • The state of the school is a disgrace to the community.
   • It's a disgrace that the park is so poorly maintained.
   • The team's performance was an absolute disgrace.

   同义词blemishblotdiscreditdishonorignominyreproachscandalshamestainstigma

   反义词assetboastcreditgloryhonorpride

• 动词，指使某人或某事物蒙受耻辱、丧失名誉，或使失去他人的尊重与声望。

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing shame or dishonor upon someone or something, or to cause a loss of respect or reputation.

1. Bring shame uponB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect or honor.

   使丢脸

   • His actions disgraced the entire family.
   • She disgraced herself by lying to the committee.
   • The scandal disgraced the politician's career.

   同义词abasedegradedemeandiscreditdishonorhumiliateshamestainsullytarnish

   反义词dignifyexaltglorifyhonorrespect

2. Discredit or dishonorB2formal

   To damage the reputation of someone or something.

   使丢脸

   • The athlete disgraced his team by cheating.
   • They disgraced the institution with their corrupt behavior.
   • He disgraced his uniform by breaking the law.

   同义词debasedegradediscreditdishonorhumiliateshamesullytainttarnish

   反义词dignifyelevateexaltglorifyhonor