Definition: to criticize someone or something, often unfairly Level: C1
有些批评家喜欢不加考虑就贬低新的想法。
Some critics love to ___run ___down new ideas without considering their merits.
不断诋毁你的同事会适得其反。
It's counterproductive to constantly ___run ___down your colleagues.
他利用一切机会诋毁他的竞争对手。
He took every opportunity to ___run his rivals ___down.
