despoil

US /dɪˈspɔɪl/
UK /dɪˈspɔɪl/
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1.

掠奪, 搶劫

steal or violently remove valuable or attractive possessions from; plunder.

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The invaders despoiled the city of its treasures.
入侵者掠奪了城市的寶藏。
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The ancient tomb was despoiled by grave robbers.
古墓被盜墓者洗劫一空。
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破壞, 玷污

damage a beautiful or unspoilt place by making it ugly or by destroying its natural qualities.

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The oil spill despoiled the pristine coastline.
石油洩漏破壞了原始海岸線。
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Unsightly buildings despoil the landscape.
不雅的建築破壞了風景。
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