"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。