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复数形式
imprecations
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诅咒, 咒骂
the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger
- The witch muttered an imprecation under her breath.
女巫在呼吸下低声说了一句诅咒。
- He shouted an imprecation at the driver who cut him off.
他对那个超他车的司机大声喊了一句诅咒。
- Ancient warriors would hurl imprecations at their enemies before battle.
古代战士在战斗前会向敌人投掷诅咒。
- She left the room with an imprecation that shocked the guests.
她带着一句咒骂离开了房间,这让客人们感到震惊。
- The old book contained imprecations meant to bring misfortune to foes.
那本旧书包含了旨在给敌人带来不幸的诅咒。
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诽谤, 污蔑
a false and damaging accusation against someone's character or reputation
- The politician dismissed the claim as an imprecation from his rivals.
这位政治家驳回了这一说法,称其是来自对手的诅咒。
- Spreading imprecations can ruin a person's career.
传播诽谤可能毁掉一个人的职业生涯。
- She sued the magazine for printing an imprecation against her.
她因该杂志刊登了对她的诽谤而提起诉讼。
- His speech was filled with imprecations aimed at his opponent.
他的演讲充满了针对对手的诅咒。
- The court found the journalist guilty of publishing imprecations without proof.
法院判定该记者犯有在没有证据的情况下发布诽谤的罪行。