| 释义 |
bringdownn., slang, informal(stress on bring)〖俚〗〖非正式〗(重读bring)1(from bring down, past brought down). (来自bring down,过去式brought down). A critical or cutting remark said sarcastically in order to deflate a braggard's ego. 讽刺批评的话;尖刻挖苦的话。◆ John always utters the right bringdown when he encounters a braggard.约翰每次碰到吹牛自夸者,总能说出适当的挖苦话挫其傲气。2A person who depresses and saddens others by being a chronic complainer. 经常抱怨而令人扫兴的人。◆ John is a regular bringdown.约翰是个经常抱怨而让人扫兴的家伙。 |