undermine

US /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
UK /ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
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1.

削弱, 破坏

to make something, especially someone's confidence or authority, gradually weaker or less effective

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The constant criticism began to undermine her confidence.
持续的批评开始削弱她的信心。
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His rivals tried to undermine his authority.
他的对手试图削弱他的权威。
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weakenerodeimpairsabotagesubvert
2.

挖空, 侵蚀

to excavate beneath the base of a wall or building so as to make it collapse

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The engineers had to undermine the old bridge supports to replace them.
工程师们不得不挖空旧桥墩以进行更换。
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The heavy rains began to undermine the foundations of the house.
大雨开始侵蚀房屋的地基。
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excavatedig undertunnel under