pollute
US /pəˈluːt/
UK /pəˈluːt/
动词
1.
污染, 弄脏
contaminate (water, air, or a place) with harmful or poisonous substances
示例:
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Factories continue to pollute the air with their emissions.
工厂继续用排放物污染空气。
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Oil spills can severely pollute marine environments.
石油泄漏会严重污染海洋环境。
2.
腐蚀, 败坏
corrupt or debase (someone or something)
示例:
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Some argue that excessive media exposure can pollute young minds.
有人认为过度的媒体曝光会污染年轻人的思想。
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His cynical remarks tend to pollute the positive atmosphere.
他那些愤世嫉俗的言论往往会破坏积极的氛围。