defame/dɪˈfeɪm; dɪ`fem/ v[Tn]attack the good reputation of (sb); say bad things about (sb) 破坏（某人）的声誉; 说（某人）的坏话; 诽谤; 中伤 The article is an attempt to defame an honest man. 这篇文章旨在诋毁一个正直的人.
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