(noun.) the act of discrediting or detracting from someone's reputation (especially by slander); 'let it be no detraction from his merits to say he is plainspoken'.
(noun.) a petty disparagement.
校对:弗恩
双语例句
There was much flattery of the young god, much detraction of Philip, at which Alexander had smiled with satisfaction. 赫伯特·乔治·威尔斯.世界史纲.
When I look abroad, I foresee on every side, dispute, contradiction, anger, calumny and detraction. 戴维·休谟.人性论.