undermine
/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
v.
一句话记住
逐渐削弱;损害(信心、权威、地位等)
释义与例句
v.
逐渐削弱;损害(信心、权威、地位等)
to make something gradually weaker or less effective, especially confidence, authority, or a position
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The scandal undermined public confidence in the government.
这桩丑闻削弱了公众对政府的信任。
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Constant criticism can undermine a child's self-confidence.
不断的批评会损害孩子的自信心。
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These errors undermine the credibility of the entire report.
这些错误损害了整份报告的可信度。
词源与构词
记忆钩子
undermine 的宾语多是 confidence、authority、credibility、efforts,强调逐渐破坏而非一次性摧毁。
词族与关联词
同义词
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weaken 削弱;使变弱undermine 强调以间接或渐进方式损害信任、权威、努力等抽象事物;weaken 适用范围更广,也可直接描述身体、结构或力量变弱。A lack of sleep can weaken the immune system. 睡眠不足会削弱免疫系统。
反义词
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strengthen 加强;巩固undermine 表示逐渐削弱或破坏;strengthen 表示使信心、关系、制度等更牢固或更有力。The new measures should strengthen public trust. 新措施应能增强公众信任。
常见搭配
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undermine confidence 削弱信心Mixed messages from officials undermined confidence in the response. 官员们相互矛盾的信息削弱了公众对应对措施的信心。
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undermine efforts 破坏努力;削弱工作成效Poor communication could undermine efforts to reduce waste. 沟通不畅可能会削弱减少浪费这项工作的成效。