detriment

1. PHRASE If something happens to the detriment of something or to a person's detriment, it causes harm or damage to them. 有损于[正式]

These tests will give too much importance to written exams to the detriment of other skills. 这些测试会太侧重于书面考核而有损于其他技能。

2. PHRASE If something happens without detriment to a person or thing, it does not harm or damage them. 无损于[正式]

These difficulties have been overcome without detriment to performance. 这些困难已经被克服了，且没有损害到表演。