debunk
- IPA[diːˈbʌŋk]
英式
- expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief)；reduce the inflated reputation of (someone)
verb: debunk, 3rd person present: debunks, gerund or present participle: debunking, past tense: debunked, past participle: debunked
- 釋義
動詞
- 1. expose the falseness or hollowness of (an idea or belief) she debunks all the usual rubbish about acting
- ▪ reduce the inflated reputation of (someone) comedy takes delight in debunking heroes
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- IPA[ˌdēˈbəNGk]
美式
- expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief): the magazine that debunks claims of the paranormal
Oxford American Dictionary
