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detract

/dɪˈtrækt/
de · tract dɪ · ˈtrækt
English Definition
v. lessen the value of
中文释义
贬低，减损
Significado en Español
menospreciar, restar
한국어 뜻
떨어뜨리다, 손상시키다
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
làm giảm giá trị, hạ thấp
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Example Sentence

The noise detracted from our enjoyment.

噪音影响我们享受。

Synonyms
diminish reduce
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
de(downward)+tract(pull).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “detract”: The critics claimed that the inappropriate humor did nothing but detract from the overall quality of the film.

  1. A ignore
  2. B enhance
  3. C restore
  4. D diminish
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D — diminish. “detract” means v. lessen the value of

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A few small stains did not ______ from the painting's overall beauty.

  1. A enhance
  2. B improve
  3. C boost
  4. D detract
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D — detract. “detract” means v. lessen the value of

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Common questions about “detract”

What does “detract” mean?

detract — v. lessen the value of. In Chinese: 贬低，减损.

How do you pronounce “detract”?

detract is pronounced /dɪˈtrækt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: de · tract.

How do you use “detract” in a sentence?

The noise detracted from our enjoyment. (噪音影响我们享受。)

What are synonyms for “detract”?

diminish, reduce — all close in meaning to detract (v. lessen the value of).

Is “detract” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. detract appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “detract”?

de(downward)+tract(pull).

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