英漢字典

詞彙 undermine 在中文的含義

undermine 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

undermine

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
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動詞

1.

削弱, 破壞

to make something, especially someone's confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective

範例:
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The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.
持續的批評開始削弱她的信心。
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His rivals tried to undermine his authority.
他的對手試圖削弱他的權威。
同義詞:
weakenerodeimpairsabotagesubvert
2.

挖空, 侵蝕

to excavate beneath the base of a wall or building so as to make it collapse

範例:
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The engineers had to undermine the old bridge supports to replace them.
工程師們不得不挖空舊橋墩以進行更換。
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The heavy rains began to undermine the foundations of the house.
大雨開始侵蝕房屋的地基。
同義詞:
excavatedig undertunnel under
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞