detriment
词根词缀：
attrition n. 摩擦；消耗
at 表加强 + trit 摩擦 + ion 表名词 → 摩擦；消耗
contrite adj. 悔恨的
con 加强 + trit 摩擦 + e →〔身心〕一再受到摩擦 → 悔恨的
detriment n. 损害
de 毁 + tri〔= trit〕摩擦 + ment 表名词 → 磨坏了 → 损害
trite adj. 陈腐的
trit 摩擦 + e → 像被磨破了一样 → 陈腐的
数据来源：新东方英语词汇速记大全
相关例句：
However, they can also be used to our detriment.
然而，习惯也会对我们造成伤害。
These difficulties have been overcome without detriment to performance.
这些困难都已在不影响业绩的情况下得到了克服。
She emphasized his eccentricity to the detriment of his truly remarkable achievements.
她强调了他的古怪行为，从而有损于他非常出色的成就。
Are you sure that I can follow this diet without detriment to my health?
你确信依照这些食谱对我的健康状况没有损害吗？
Starting formal education to early can be of serious detriment to the child.
过早开始正规教育会对儿童大为不利。
His lack of education be a serious detriment to his career.
他的未受教育对他的事业是一种严重的妨碍。