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disgrace

/dɪsˈɡreɪs/

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1 · noun

loss of respect because of shameful behavior

耻辱；丢脸

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The official resigned in disgrace after the missing funds were discovered.
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资金失踪被发现后，那名官员名誉扫地，辞去了职务。
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