(discredited, discrediting)with obj.
1- harm the good reputation of (someone or something)败坏（人, 物）的名誉：
his remarks were taken out of context in an effort to discredit him
他的话被人断章取义, 目的是要诋毁他
as adj. discredited a discredited government.一个名誉扫地的政府。
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- cause (an idea or piece of evidence) to seem false or unreliable使（想法, 证据）看似虚假（或不可信）：
his explanation for the phenomenon was soon discredited.
他对这一现象的解释很快就受到质疑。
mass noun
1- loss or lack of reputation or respect信誉（或尊重）的丧失（或缺乏）：
they committed crimes which brought discredit upon the administration.
他们犯下的罪行有损当局的声誉。
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- count noun a person or thing that is a source of disgrace丢脸的人（或事）：
the ships were a discredit to the country.
这些船是该国的耻辱。
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