taint

動詞

UK/teɪnt/
US/teɪnt/

定義 taint 動詞

  1. Transitive(及物動詞)

    To contaminate something by introducing a harmful substance, thereby spoiling or corrupting it.

    污染;玷污;敗壞

    • The scandal has tainted his professional career.

      這起醜聞已經玷污了他的職業生涯。

    • Toxic chemicals can taint the local water supply.

      有毒化學物質可能會污染當地的供水系統。

    • Negative publicity can taint a company's brand image.

      負面宣傳可能會損害公司的品牌形象。