pollute

US /pəˈluːt/
UK /pəˈluːt/
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1.

污染, 弄髒

contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances

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Factories continue to pollute the air with their emissions.
工廠繼續用排放物污染空氣。
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Oil spills can severely pollute marine environments.
石油洩漏會嚴重污染海洋環境。
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2.

腐蝕, 敗壞

corrupt or debase (someone or something)

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Some argue that excessive media exposure can pollute young minds.
有人認為過度的媒體曝光會污染年輕人的思想。
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His cynical remarks tend to pollute the positive atmosphere.
他那些憤世嫉俗的言論往往會破壞積極的氛圍。
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