| 词组 | detract from |
| 释义 | Phr V detract from detracts, detracting, detracted detract from sth to make something seem less good than it really is or than it was thought to beThe recent scandal has further detracted from the company's reputation.She does have a big nose but it in no way detracts from her overall prettiness. detract from sth to make something seem less good, or to reduce its value: The other team certainly played badly, but that should not detract from our victory. Obviously a noisy road nearby detracts from the value of a house.■ SIMILAR TO: diminish, take away from detract from (someone or something)To impact someone or something negatively; to diminish someone or something. Unfortunately, that outdated kitchen detracts from the overall value of your house. His lies detracted from his otherwise stellar record as a senator. detract from someone or somethingto lessen or diminish someone or something. The large pieces of furniture detracted from the lovely design in the carpet. Alice's quiet demeanor did not detract from her grace and beauty. detract fromv. To reduce a quality, importance, or some other value; diminish something: The dent on the side of the car detracts from its overall value. The politician's uneven voting record detracted from his chances of winning the election. |
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