detriment /ˈdɛtrəmənt/ noun Learner's definition of DETRIMENT
formal
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[count] : something that will cause damage or injury to something or someone造成损害(或损伤)的事物—
usually singular通常用单数—
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[noncount] : the act of causing damage or injury to something or someone损害;伤害 -
He puts all his time into his career, to the detriment of [=in a way that is harmful to] his personal life.他把所有的时间都花在事业上,这影响了他的个人生活。
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relying on bad advice, much to your detriment [=in a way that is harmful to you]听信不良建言,必将贻害自身
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