disrepute /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/ noun Learner's definition of DISREPUTE
[noncount] formal
: a state of not being respected or trusted by most people : a state of having a bad reputation坏名声；名誉丧失 -
The theory has been in disrepute for years.这一理论多年来已无人眷顾。
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The star player's drug use will bring the game into disrepute. [=give the game a bad reputation; make people not respect the game]体坛明星服用违禁药品会使这场比赛臭名远扬。
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The technique has fallen into disrepute. [=it is no longer respected or trusted]这项技术已丧失声誉。