deprecating
adjective uk/ˈdep.rə.keɪ.tɪŋ/ us/ˈdep.rə.keɪ.t̬ɪŋ/ (also deprecatory, uk/ˈdep.rə.kə.tər.i/ us/-tɔːr.i/)
(NOT VALUING)
贬低的,轻视的,轻蔑的
showing that you think something is of little value or importance
Her deprecating smile clearly showed that she thought I'd said something stupid. 她轻蔑的微笑明显是认为我说了些蠢话。
See also: self-deprecating
(尤指受赞扬时)不好意思的,难为情的,窘迫的
showing that you feel embarrassed, especially by praise
She reacted to his compliments with a deprecating laugh. 听了他的赞扬,她不好意思地笑了。
(NOT APPROVING)
formal反对的,不赞成的
showing that you do not approve of something
The teacher gave the boys a deprecating stare. 老师使劲瞪了男孩们一眼。