alienate
US /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/
UK /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/
动词
1.
疏远, 离间
to make someone feel isolated or estranged
示例:
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His constant criticism began to alienate his friends.
他不断的批评开始疏远他的朋友。
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The new policy could alienate a large portion of the voters.
新政策可能会疏远大部分选民。
2.
转让, 让渡
to transfer ownership of property or rights to another person or entity
示例:
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The owner decided to alienate the land to a developer.
业主决定将土地转让给开发商。
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It is illegal to alienate certain types of public property.
转让某些类型的公共财产是非法的。
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