stigmatize
動詞
UK/ˈstɪɡ.mə.taɪz/
US/ˈstɪɡ.mə.taɪz/
定義 stigmatize 動詞
- Transitive(及物动词)Usually passive(通常被动)
to unfairly treat someone or something as if they are bad or not worthy of respect or approval.
使蒙上污名；使背负恶名；诋毁；贬低
Society should not stigmatize people because of their background.
社会不应该因为人们的背景而污名化他们。
Mental illness is still stigmatized in many cultures, leading many people to be reluctant to seek help.
在许多文化中，精神疾病仍然被污名化，导致许多人不愿寻求帮助。
The media can sometimes unfairly stigmatize certain groups.
媒体有时会不公平地污名化某些群体。