slur
用法要点
句型搭配
作为及物动词时，常接名词或代词作宾语，表示诽谤或含糊处理；作为不及物动词时，描述言语或声音模糊。
介词用法
与介词 over 连用表示草率略过某事，如 slur over a mistake；作为名词时，常与 against 搭配表示诽谤，如 a slur against someone。
语域说明
slur 在正式语境中多指诽谤或音乐术语，在非正式口语中可描述说话含糊；避免在敏感场合使用其诽谤义，以免冒犯。
基础例句
He was so tired that he started to slur his words during the conversation.
他太累了，在谈话中开始含糊不清地说话。
Don't slur over the important parts when you explain the rules.
解释规则时，不要草率略过重要部分。
She felt hurt by the slur against her honesty in the meeting.
会议上对她诚实的诽谤让她感到受伤。
高级例句
In the legal document, any slur on the defendant's character could prejudice the jury.
在法律文件中，对被告品格的任何诽谤都可能影响陪审团。
The musician used a slur in the score to indicate that the notes should be played smoothly.
音乐家在乐谱中使用连音符，表示音符应流畅演奏。
During the negotiation, he avoided slurring over the financial details to ensure transparency.
谈判期间，他避免草率处理财务细节，以确保透明度。
高频搭配
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常见错误
slur 通常描述因疲劳、醉酒或疾病导致的言语含糊，而非兴奋；兴奋时可能语速快但不一定含糊。
slur 作为动词表示草率处理时，常与介词 over 连用，直接接宾语可能不自然；应使用 slur over something 结构。
近义词辨析
slander
slander 特指口头诽谤，常涉及法律后果；slur 更泛指任何形式的诽谤或玷污，语气可能较轻或更模糊。
He was accused of slander for spreading false rumors, while her comment was seen as a minor slur on his work.
mumble
mumble 强调低声或不清晰地说话，常因害羞或犹豫；slur 侧重因生理状态（如醉酒）导致的发音含糊，可能声音大但不清。
She mumbled her apology quietly, but he slurred his words after having too much to drink.