"besmirch" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 玷污
• 污蔑

Definition

损害或玷污某人的名誉或荣誉，尤其是通过说坏话。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Besmirch” 比较正式，多用于描述名誉、人格等受损，如“besmirch one’s reputation”；不用于实际的脏污情况。日常口语很少用，常见于正式文件或写作中。

Examples

The rumor could besmirch her good reputation.

这个谣言可能会**玷污**她的好名声。

Please do not besmirch his name without evidence.

请不要在没有证据的情况下**玷污**他的名声。

They tried to besmirch his honor.

他们试图**玷污**他的荣誉。

Don’t let one mistake besmirch your entire career.

别让一个错误**玷污**你整个人生事业。

Gossip is quick to besmirch even the most respected people.

流言蜚语很快就能**玷污**最受尊敬的人。

He felt that the article unfairly besmirched his character.

他觉得那篇文章不公正地**玷污**了他的人品。