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Slight Sb N Noun  Sth Act Remark Criticizes

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◙ noun 
• ~ (on sb / sth) an act or a remark that criticizes sth or offends sb
• 侮慢;冷落;轻视
【SYN】 insult :
 »Nick took her comment as a slight on his abilities as a manager. 
  尼克觉得,她的话是藐视他当经理的能力。 

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