detriment
/ˈdetrɪmənt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6150 in the learning path
损害；不利影响
Definitions
n. Harm or damage caused to someone or something.
损害；不利影响
Example
He works late, often to the detriment of his sleep.
他工作到很晚，常常因此影响睡眠。
Prioritising short-term profits to the detriment of environmental protection can create substantial costs for future generations.
为了优先追求短期利润而损害环境保护，可能让后代付出巨大代价。
Collocations
- to the detriment of
- without detriment to
- a detriment to health
Word family
- detrimental (adj.)
- detrimentally (adv.)
Synonyms
- harm
- damage
Antonyms
- benefit
Usage tip
最常见于to the detriment of，表示以损害……为代价。
FAQ
- What does detriment mean?
- Harm or damage caused to someone or something.
- How is detriment pronounced?
- UK /ˈdetrɪmənt/, US /ˈdetrɪmənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
