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pooh-poohed
past participle, past simple ofpooh-pooh
pooh-pooh
verb[ T ]
informaluk /ˌpuːˈpuː/ us /ˌpuːˈpuː/
to express an opinion that an idea or suggestion is silly or not worth considering: 对…不屑一顾，蔑视;贬低
Some seemingly reasonable people go on holiday and pooh-pooh the idea of wearing sunblock.一些看来懂道理的人们在度假时却对涂防晒霜不屑一顾。
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Refusing & rejecting
abjuration
abjure
abnegate
abnegation
bar
bat something/someone away
decline
demur
disavow
gainsay
miss a chance/opportunityidiom
opt
opt out
pass on
pass something up
punt on something
quit
resistant
sb wouldn't touch something/someone with a bargepole/barge poleidiom
tear
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