[VERB 动词]减损;诋毁;贬低 If one thing detracts from another, it makes it seem less good or impressive.
[V from n]
[Also V n from n]
The publicity could detract from our election campaign.
这些宣传报道可能会有损我们的竞选活动。
Oxford
de·tract/dɪˈtrækt; NAmEdɪˈtrækt/verbPHRASAL VERBdeˈtract from sth | deˈtract sth from sth( not used in the progressive tenses 不用于进行时) to make sth seem less good or enjoyable 减损;毁损;贬低SYN
take away from
◆He was determined not to let anything detract from his enjoyment of the trip.他下决心这次旅行不让任何事情影响他的兴致。detractdetractsdetracteddetractingde·tract/dɪˈtrækt; NAmEdɪˈtrækt/
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detractde‧tract /dɪˈtrækt/ verb
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detract from phrasal verbto make something seem less goodOPP enhance: One mistake is not going to detract from your achievement.GRAMMAR: Using the progressiveDetract is not used in the progressive. You say: · Litter detracts from the appearance of the town.✗Don’t say: Litter is detracting from the appearance of the town.Grammar guide ‒ VERBS
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