Imprecation
01
诅咒, 咒骂
the act of speaking a curse or wish for harm to come to someone, often as an insult or expression of anger
例子
The witch muttered an imprecation under her breath.
女巫在呼吸下低声说了一句诅咒。
He shouted an imprecation at the driver who cut him off.
他对那个超他车的司机大声喊了一句诅咒。
02
诽谤, 污蔑
a false and damaging accusation against someone's character or reputation
例子
The politician dismissed the claim as an imprecation from his rivals.
这位政治家驳回了这一说法，称其是来自对手的诅咒。
Spreading imprecations can ruin a person's career.
传播诽谤可能毁掉一个人的职业生涯。
