defeat

US /dɪˈfiːt/
UK /dɪˈfiːt/
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1.

击败, 战胜

win a victory over (someone) in a battle or other contest; overcome or vanquish.

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The army managed to defeat the enemy forces.
军队成功击败了敌军。
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She was determined to defeat her opponent in the chess match.
她决心在国际象棋比赛中击败对手。
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overcomevanquishconquerroutsubdue
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losesurrenderfail
2.

挫败, 使落空

frustrate (someone) by causing their plans or efforts to fail.

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His attempts to escape were defeated by the strong security.
他逃跑的尝试被严密的安保挫败了。
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The bad weather defeated our plans for a picnic.
恶劣的天气挫败了我们野餐的计划。
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frustratethwartfoilbalkderail
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facilitateassistenable
1.

失败, 击败

an act of defeating; a victory.

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The team celebrated their decisive defeat of their rivals.
球队庆祝了他们对对手的决定性胜利。
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It was a crushing defeat for the defending champions.
这对卫冕冠军来说是一场惨痛的失败。
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lossbeatingroutdrubbingoverthrow
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victorytriumphsuccess
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snatch victory from the jaws of defeat