detracts

detract的音标为[dɪˈtrækt]，基本意思是“减去，扣除；诋毁，贬低；减弱，削弱”。

速记技巧：在记忆detract的音标时，可以联想相关的英语单词，如“tract（拖拉）”，通过谐音记忆的方法来强化记忆。同时，可以结合音标来记忆，如/dɪk/可以联想单词[dɪk]的单词，如[dɪk]色、[dɪk]色铅笔等。

detract的英文词源：

1. detract：源于拉丁语词汇detractere，意为“移除，减少”。

变化形式：过去式：detracted；现在分词：detracting；复数：detracts。

相关单词：

1. detraction：n. 贬损，诽谤。

2. distract：v. 分散注意力，使分心。

3. subtract：v. 减去，从…中减去。

4. attract：v. 吸引，引起注意。

5. attractiveness：n. 有吸引力，引人入胜。

6. distracting：adj. 分散注意力的，使人分心的。

7. subtractive：adj. 减去的，被减去的。

8. detractor：n. 贬损者，诽谤者。

9. subtractor：n. 减法器，从器。

10. detractively：adv. 贬损地，诽谤地。

detract这个词在表示“减少”的含义时非常常用，它的变化形式和相关单词都与这个词源有关。例如，detracting表示“减少”，detraction表示“贬损”，而distract和subtract则分别表示“分散注意力”和“减去”。这些单词在英语中都有着广泛的应用，可以帮助我们更好地理解和使用英语。

常用短语：

1. detract from

2. take away from

3. diminish

4. subtract

5. lessen

6. minimize

7. discount

例句：

1. The negative publicity about the company"s recent scandal detracted from its reputation for quality products.

2. The rain took away from the beauty of the park.

3. The accident diminished his driving skills.

4. Subtracting the cost of the repairs from the total income, he realized that he was short of funds.

5. Lesson one: Don"t let your mistakes minimize your achievements.

6. Try to minimize your carbon footprint by using public transportation.

7. Try to discount your expenses by shopping around for the best price.

英文小作文：

标题：The Importance of Being Positive

Life is full of challenges and difficulties, but it is important to maintain a positive attitude in order to overcome them. When we are negative, we detract from our ability to succeed and we take away from our happiness. Instead, we should try to minimize our setbacks and take away the negative impact they have on us. By doing so, we can achieve our goals and live a fulfilling life. Therefore, it is essential to remember to be positive and not let negativity detract from our happiness and success.