attaint

attaint
verb
[with obj.]
  1. (一般作 be attainted)(historical)subject to attainder
    (史)使受到被剥夺土地和公民权惩罚
  2. (archaic)affect or infect with disease or corruption
    (古)受到(疾病或腐败的)侵袭;感染
语源
  1. Middle English (in the sense 'touch, reach, attain'): from obsolete attaint (adjective), from Old French ataint, ateint, past participle of ateindre 'bring to justice' (see attain); influenced in meaning by taint
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