(每日一词)diatribe

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Diatribe /ˈdaɪəˌtraɪb/ n. 怒斥,抨击;


meaning: an angry speech or piece of writing that severely criticizes something or someone 


1) 前缀:dia-在…之间(dialogue)

2) 词根:tribe- 摩擦(tri-三+be-存在)


e.g. He launched into a long diatribe against the lack of action in Congress. 他开始长篇大论地抨击参议院行动不力。


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