defeat

US /dɪˈfiːt/
UK /dɪˈfiːt/
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1.

擊敗, 戰勝

win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or vanquish.

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The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
軍隊成功擊敗了敵軍。
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She was determined to defeat her opponent in the chess match.
她決心在國際象棋比賽中擊敗對手。
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overcomevanquishconquerroutsubdue
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losesurrenderfail
2.

挫敗, 使落空

frustrate (someone) by causing their plans or efforts to fail.

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His attempts to escape were defeated by the strong security.
他逃跑的嘗試被嚴密的安保挫敗了。
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The bad weather defeated our plans for a picnic.
惡劣的天氣挫敗了我們野餐的計畫。
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frustratethwartfoilbalkderail
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facilitateassistenable
1.

失敗, 擊敗

an act of defeating; a victory.

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The team celebrated their decisive defeat of their rivals.
球隊慶祝了他們對對手的決定性勝利。
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It was a crushing defeat for the defending champions.
這對衛冕冠軍來說是一場慘痛的失敗。
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lossbeatingroutdrubbingoverthrow
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victorytriumphsuccess
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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat