malign /məˈlaɪn/ TEM8 ( maligning, maligned, maligns )

• 1. 

  V-T If you malign someone, you say unpleasant and untrue things about them. 中伤 [正式]

  例：

  We maligned him dreadfully when you come to think of it.

  回头想想，我们当时很恶毒地中伤了他。

• 2. 

  ADJ If something is malign, it causes harm. 有害的 [正式] [ADJ n]

  例：

  ...the malign influence jealousy had on their lives.

  …嫉妒对他们的生活产生的有害影响。

• 3. 

  → see also much-maligned