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detract

/dɪtˈrækt/

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reduce the value or quality of something

减损；有损于

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The loud music did not detract from the speaker's message.
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嘈杂的音乐并没有削弱演讲者想传达的信息。
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Pronunciation: /dɪtˈrækt/

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