defeat
US /dɪˈfiːt/
UK /dɪˈfiːt/
동사
1.
패배시키다, 이기다
win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or vanquish.
예시:
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The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
군은 적군을 격파하는 데 성공했다.
•
She was determined to defeat her opponent in the chess match.
그녀는 체스 경기에서 상대를 패배시키기로 결심했다.
2.
좌절시키다, 무산시키다
frustrate (someone) by causing their plans or efforts to fail.
예시:
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His attempts to escape were defeated by the strong security.
그의 탈출 시도는 강력한 보안에 의해 좌절되었다.
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The bad weather defeated our plans for a picnic.
나쁜 날씨가 우리의 소풍 계획을 좌절시켰다.
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