detracts; detracted; detracting
detracts; detracted; detracting
Learner's definition of DETRACT
detract from
[phrasal verb] detract from (something) formal
: to reduce the strength, value, or importance of (something)贬低;减损;使逊色 -
They worried that the scandal would seriously detract from [=diminish, hurt] her chances for reelection.他们担心丑闻会严重影响她重新当选。
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The overcooked vegetables detracted somewhat from an otherwise fine meal.蔬菜烧得过熟,否则这就是顿美餐了。