thwarts
US /θwɔrts/
UK /θwɔːts/
动词
阻挠, 挫败
prevent (someone) from accomplishing something
示例:
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The government's efforts to reduce unemployment were thwarted by the economic recession.
政府为减少失业所做的努力因经济衰退而受挫。
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He thwarted her plans to escape.
他挫败了她的逃跑计划。