deprecated

deprecated — verb

1. to openly express the view that a particular action, policy, or trend is wrong a

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to openly express the view that a particular action, policy, or trend is wrong and should not be accepted

例句

The committee deprecated the use of single-use plastics in all campus buildings as environmentally harmful.

deprecated + noun phrase (the use of...)

Aylin's parents deprecated her decision to leave medical school before graduation.

deprecated + possessive + decision/action

同義詞
  • deplore

    stronger emotional tone; suggests deep regret or moral outrage

  • disapprove of

    more neutral and common in everyday speech

  • condemn

    stronger and more public; implies an official or authoritative judgment

反義詞
  • approve of

    to have a favorable opinion of something

  • endorse

    to publicly or officially support something

文法句型

deprecate + noun phrase

deprecate + noun phrase + as + noun/adjective

用法筆記

Usually used in formal or written contexts rather than everyday conversation. The passive form 'is widely deprecated' is common in organizational statements and public policy discussions.

常見錯誤

❌I deprecated my brother for being late.
✅I disapproved of my brother being late.
💡'deprecate' is too formal and carries moral weight for everyday situations.

2. to dismiss a person's work, idea, or achievement as having little real worth or

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to dismiss a person's work, idea, or achievement as having little real worth or significance

例句

Renata deprecated the critic's review as nothing more than personal opinion.

deprecate + noun + as + noun phrase

The head coach deprecated the media's suggestion that his team was past its prime.

deprecate + abstract noun (suggestion/claim)

同義詞
  • belittle

    more common in everyday language; implies making someone or something seem small or unimportant

  • disparage

    similar in formality; suggests speaking of something with a lack of respect

  • dismiss

    more neutral and versatile; to decide that something is not worth considering

反義詞
  • praise

    to express warm approval or admiration for someone or something

  • value

    to consider someone or something to be important or worthwhile

文法句型

deprecate + noun phrase

deprecate + noun phrase + as + noun/adjective

用法筆記

This sense typically takes an abstract object such as someone's work, contribution, idea, or viewpoint. The construction 'deprecate something as + (adjective/noun)' is common for stating the grounds for dismissal.

常見錯誤

❌She deprecated his haircut.
✅She made fun of his haircut.
💡'deprecate' in this sense applies to ideas, achievements, or interpretations, not personal appearance.