dishonored

• 形容一个人失去了荣誉、尊重或良好声誉，通常是由于可耻的行为所致。

Describes a person who has lost their honor, respect, or good reputation, often due to shameful actions.

1. Loss of respect or honorB2formal

   Having lost respect, reputation, or honor due to shameful actions.

   名誉扫地

   • The dishonored knight was banished from the kingdom.
   • He felt deeply dishonored after being accused of lying.
   • The family was dishonored by the scandal.

   同义词ashameddegradeddiscrediteddisgraceddisreputablehumiliatedmortifiedshamed

   反义词esteemedhonoredreputablerespected

2. Financial defaultB2formal

   Refers to a check or payment that has been refused by a bank due to insufficient funds or other issues.

   退票的

   • The check was dishonored because the account was closed.
   • He received a notice that his payment had been dishonored.
   • Dishonored checks can result in additional fees.

   同义词nsfrejectedunpaid

   反义词clearedhonoredpaidsettled

• 动词，指使某人或某物蒙受耻辱、丧失名誉，也指违背诺言或义务。

A verb used to indicate the act of bringing shame or disgrace upon someone or something, or failing to keep a promise or obligation.

1. Bring shame or disgraceB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect, honor, or reputation.

   使丢脸

   • His actions dishonored his family name.
   • She felt that the accusation dishonored her reputation.
   • The scandal dishonored the entire organization.

   同义词defamedegradediscreditdisgracehumiliateshamesullytarnish

   反义词dignifyglorifyhonorrespect

2. Fail to fulfill a promiseB2formal

   To fail to keep a promise, agreement, or financial obligation.

   违背承诺

   • The company dishonored its contract with the supplier.
   • He dishonored his pledge to support the charity.
   • The bank dishonored the check due to insufficient funds.

   同义词breachbreakdefault onrenege onviolate

   反义词fulfillhonorkeepredeemsatisfy