undermines
US /ˌʌndərˈmaɪnz/
UK /ˌʌndəˈmaɪnz/
動詞
1.
損害, 削弱
to make something, especially a person's confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective
範例:
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The constant criticism undermines her self-esteem.
持續的批評損害了她的自尊心。
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His actions undermine the credibility of the entire project.
他的行為損害了整個專案的信譽。
2.
挖空, 破壞基礎
to dig or make a mine or tunnel under something, especially a wall or building, to make it collapse
範例:
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The engineers had to undermine the old bridge to prepare for its demolition.
工程師們不得不挖空舊橋的基礎，為拆除做準備。
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The enemy tried to undermine the fortress walls with tunnels.
敵人試圖用隧道挖空堡壘的城牆。
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