be·lit·tle /bɪˈlɪtḷ/
(vt.)輕視,使渺小
Be·lit·tle v. t. [imp. & p. p. Belittled p. pr. & vb. n. Belittling.] To make little or less in a moral sense; to speak of in a depreciatory or contemptuous way.
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belittle
v 1: belittle; "Don't belittle his influence" [syn: minimize, denigrate,
derogate]
2: express a negative opinion of; "She disparaged her student's
efforts" [syn: disparage, pick at] [ant: flatter]
3: lessen the authority, dignity, or reputation of; "don't
belittle your colleagues" [syn: diminish]