undermine是什么意思_undermine怎么读_中英文释义(含例句用法)

undermine (v.): c. 1300, undermyne, "render unstable by digging at the foundation," from under + mine (v.). The figurative sense "injure by invisible, secret, or dishonorable means" is attested from early 15c. Similar formation in Dutch ondermijnen, Danish underminere, German unterminiren. The Old English verb was underdelfan. Related: Undermined; undermining.

词态变化

第三人称单数 undermines;
过去式 undermined;
过去分词 undermined;
现在分词 undermining;

1. This may help to undermine the brittle truce that currently exists.: 这也许会火上浇油，破坏当前脆弱不稳的休战局面。

2. The continued fighting threatens to undermine efforts to negotiate an agreement.: 持续的战斗会破坏希望通过谈判来达成协议的努力。

3. Western intelligence agencies are accused of trying to undermine the government.: 西方情报机构被指责企图动摇该政府的统治。

4. The President"s enemies are spreading rumours to undermine his authority.: 总统的敌人在散布谣言以逐渐破坏他的威信.

5. These incidents could seriously undermine support for the police.: 这些事件会严重影响对警方的支持.

weaken 使 ... 弱，削弱...

demoralize 使士气低落

sabotage 怠工

destroy 破坏

dent 凹痕

challenge 挑战

destabilize 使不稳定

undercut 削弱

damage 损害

emasculate 阉割

scotch 伤口

rust 铁锈

counteract 抵制

subvert 推翻

cave 洞穴

countermine 反地道

undermine the foundation of 挖墙脚

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