undermine

v.

逐渐削弱；使逐步减少效力；从根基处破坏；挖…的墙脚

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

1. They will do anything to undermine their adversary's reputation.
   他们会不择手段地去损害对手的名誉。
2. 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。
3. Badgers had undermined the foundations of the church.
   獾在这座教堂的地基处打了洞。
4. A mole can undermine the strongest rampart.
   一只田鼠能毁坏最坚固的堡垒。

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