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aspersions 中文解釋 wordnet sense Collocation Usage Collins Definition
Noun
/əˈspərZHən/,
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aspersions, plural;
  1. An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something
    • - I don't think anyone is casting aspersions on you
  1. (aspersion) a disparaging remark; "in the 19th century any reference to female sexuality was considered a vile aspersion"; "it is difficult for a woman to understand a man's sensitivity to any slur on his virility"
  2. (aspersion) an abusive attack on a person's character or good name
  3. (aspersion) the act of sprinkling water in baptism (rare)
  4. (aspersion) noun - 1. a) an unfavorable or damaging remark; slander b) the act of defaming or slandering 2. a sprinkling, as with water or dust, in a literal sense 3. [rare] a sprinkling with holy water, as at a baptism
  5. (Aspersion) The process of using water sprinklers to protect budding vines from late-spring frosts. The sprinklers are turned on just as temperatures dip below freezing, forming a protective barrier of ice that shields young vine buds from colder temperatures.
  6. (aspersion) (n.) a curse, expression of ill-will (The rival politicians repeatedly cast aspersions on each others’ integrity.)
  7. (aspersion) denigration (an insult)