dishonour

• 名词，指耻辱、丢脸或失去尊重的状态，通常与缺乏荣誉或正直有关。

A noun referring to a state of shame, disgrace, or loss of respect, often associated with a lack of honor or integrity.

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1. State of shame or disgraceB2formalbritish

   A condition of being without honor, respect, or dignity; a loss of reputation.

   耻辱

   • His actions brought dishonour to his family.
   • The scandal caused great dishonour to the institution.
   • She felt a deep sense of dishonour after the betrayal.

   同义词discreditdisgracedisreputehumiliationignominyinfamyodiumopprobriumshamestigma

   反义词dignityesteemgloryhonorhonourprestigerenownrespect

2. Lack of honor or integrityB2formalbritish

   A quality or act that is unworthy, shameful, or lacking moral principles.

   不名誉

   • To cheat in the exam is a dishonour to the school.
   • He considered the offer a dishonour to his principles.
   • The treaty was seen as a dishonour to the nation's values.

   同义词blotdiscreditdisgracedisreputeignominyinfamyopprobriumshamestainstigma

   反义词dignityesteemgloryhonorhonourintegrityrespect

• 动词，指使某人或某物蒙受耻辱或丧失名誉，也指不履行承诺或协议。

A verb meaning to bring shame or disgrace upon someone or something, or to fail to keep a promise or agreement.

1. Bring shame or dishonor uponB2formal

   To cause someone or something to lose respect or honor; to disgrace.

   使丢脸

   • His actions dishonoured the family name.
   • She felt that the scandal dishonoured her reputation.
   • They dishonoured their country by cheating in the competition.

   同义词abasedebasedefamedegradediscreditdisgracehumiliateshamesmirchstainsullytainttarnish

   反义词dignifyexaltglorifyhonorhonourrespect

2. Force someone to have sex against their willC2formal

   To rape or sexually assault someone.

   强奸

   • The historical account describes how the invaders dishonoured the women of the village.
   • He was accused of dishonouring a young woman.
   • The novel depicts the horrors of war, including the dishonouring of civilians.

   同义词assaultdefileraperavishviolate

3. Refuse to acceptB2formalbusiness

   To refuse to honor or pay a financial obligation, such as a check or bill.

   拒付

   • The bank dishonoured his cheque due to insufficient funds.
   • They dishonoured the payment agreement.
   • The company dishonoured its debt obligations.

   同义词declinerefuserejectrepudiate

   反义词accepthonorpay