Level900
verb (動詞)
Derogate
損なう、軽んじる
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、主に評判や権利、規則などを「損なう」「侵害する」といった文脈で使われます。契約書や規約に関する文書で出てくる可能性があります。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
detract
disparage
belittle
📝 Business Examples
His comments were seen to derogate from the seriousness of the issue.
彼のコメントは、その問題の重大性を損なうものと見なされた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "Derogate"
Employees must avoid any actions that might _______ from the company's professional image.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「会社のプロフェッショナルなイメージを損なう」が文脈に合います。
English: Employees should avoid actions that would 'derogate' (detract) from the company's image.
English: Employees should avoid actions that would 'derogate' (detract) from the company's image.
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