【每日一词】 im​pugn - \ im-ˈpyün \ vt. 指责，非难；抨击；反驳；对…表示怀疑

Definition

transitive ​verb

1: to assail by words or arguments : oppose or attack as false or lacking integrity

//impugned the defendant's character

2 obsolete

a: assail

b: resist

Other Words

im​pugn​able \ im-ˈpyü-nə-bəl \ adjective

im​pugn​er \ im-ˈpyü-nər \ noun

短语

impugn vindicate: 责难

impugn a statement: 驳斥一种言论

impugn uphold: 赞成

impugn endorse: 责难

impugn - champion: 支持

to impugn someone's integrity: 怀疑某人不诚实

Examples

//He impugned his rival's character.

//Her motives have been scrutinized and impugned.

双语例句

Nobody can impugn his ability.

没有人对他的能力表示怀疑。

I wish in no way to impugn the potential validity of gradualism.

我想我绝不非难渐进论的潜在有效性。

And of course, they rightly impugn all meat, not just "red" meat.

当然，他们正确地抨击所有肉类，而不仅仅是红肉。