put-down

Chinese meaning
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Example
Prince George starts Eton College as Harry and Meghan grapple with 'brutal put-down'
Source: CBC · 8 Sep 2026
Background ✎
Roots · etymology
由动词短语 put down(压制,贬低)转化为名词
- put(放)+ down(向下)→ 名词化「贬低的话」
Collocations
- a brutal put-down / a witty put-down / trade put-downs





