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单词
pejorative
释义
pejorative
ADJ
FORMAL
/pɪˈdʒɒrətɪv/
a pejorative word , phrase etc expresses criticism or a bad opinion of someone or something 贬损的；贬义的
In this context, the word ‘provincial’ has pejorative overtones.
一词有贬义色彩。
DERIVED WORD
pejoratively
adv