defeat
US /dɪˈfiːt/
UK /dɪˈfiːt/
動詞
1.
打ち負かす, 倒す
win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or vanquish.
例:
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The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
軍は敵軍を打ち破ることに成功した。
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She was determined to defeat her opponent in the chess match.
彼女はチェスの試合で相手を打ち負かすことを決意していた。
2.
阻止する, 台無しにする
frustrate (someone) by causing their plans or efforts to fail.
例:
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His attempts to escape were defeated by the strong security.
彼の脱走の試みは厳重な警備によって阻止された。
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The bad weather defeated our plans for a picnic.
悪天候がピクニックの計画を台無しにした。
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