debunk
US /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/
UK /ˌdiːˈbʌŋk/
动词
揭穿, 驳斥
expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief)
示例:
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The article aims to debunk the myth that all politicians are corrupt.
这篇文章旨在揭穿所有政客都腐败的神话。
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Scientists have worked to debunk the claims of perpetual motion machines.
科学家们一直致力于揭穿永动机的说法。