[with obj.]expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) 指出,拆穿,揭示,揭穿(神话,想法,信仰) she debunks all the usual rubbish about acting. 她指出了通常有关演戏的胡说八道。 ■reduce the inflated reputation of (someone), especially by ridicule (尤指借奚落、嘲弄来)消减(某人)名过其实的声誉 comedy takes delight in debunking heroes. 喜剧总喜欢嘲弄英雄的名不符实。