
가치나 중요성을 떨어뜨리거나 손상시키다
to diminish the importance, value, or effectiveness of something
예문:
"The peeling paint on the exterior detracts from the overall beauty of the historic mansion."
"A few minor typos in the manuscript should not detract from the brilliance of the author's research."
"The noisy environment detracts from the peaceful atmosphere of the library."
주의나 관심을 다른 데로 돌리다
to divert or draw away attention or focus from a specific subject
예문:
"The politician tried to detract the public's attention from the scandal by announcing a new policy."
"Flashy graphics in a presentation can sometimes detract the audience from the core message."
남을 비방하거나 명예를 훼손하다
to speak ill of someone or to disparage their reputation
예문:
"He was known to detract his rivals in order to gain an advantage in the election."
"It is unprofessional to detract from a colleague's character behind their back."