Aspersion
01
诽谤, 诋毁
a belittling comment directed at someone or something
例子
A single aspersion from the critic upset the young author.
评论家的一句诽谤就让这位年轻作者心烦意乱。
02
诽谤, 中伤
the act of damaging a person's character or reputation
例子
His constant aspersions damaged her reputation at work.
他不断的诽谤损害了她在工作中的声誉。
03
洒水, 洗礼洒水
the ceremonial sprinkling of water during baptism
Dated例子
During the ceremony, an aspersion was made over each child.
在仪式期间，对每个孩子进行了洒水。
