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brickbat

n.碎砖,砖片,不逊之言,批评的话,贬责话

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brickbat


n
1 piece of brick, esp one thrown as a weapon 砖头(尤指作武器投掷的).
2 (fig infml 比喻, 口) rude or derogatory remark; insult 粗鲁的或贬责的话; 凌辱
*The Minister's speech was greeted with brickbats. 部长的演说遭到了抨击.

brickbat


n[C]written
[Date: 1600-1700; Origin: brickbat 'piece of brick (as thrown at someone)' (16-20 centuries), from brick + bat 'piece of brick' (16-17 centuries)]
a criticism of something
 The plan has drawn both brickbats and praise.