undermine
动词
UK/ˌʌn.dəˈmaɪn/
US/ˌʌn.dɚˈmaɪn/
定义 undermine 动词
- C2Transitive(及物動詞)
To weaken or damage something, especially gradually or insidiously.
削弱；破壞
The constant negative news coverage could undermine public trust in the government.
持續的負面新聞報導可能會削弱公眾對政府的信任。
He tried to spread rumors to undermine his competitor's reputation.
他試圖散播謠言來損害競爭對手的聲譽。
Unstable economic policies can undermine investor confidence.
不穩定的經濟政策可能會削弱投資者的信心。