undermine
undermine
verb
underminer
noun
语源
verb
- [with obj.]erode the base or foundation of (a rock formation)
侵蚀（岩层）底基
■dig or excavate beneath (a building or fortification) so as to make it collapse
破坏（建筑，要塞）底基
■(figurative)(喻)damage or weaken (someone or something), especially gradually or insidiously
暗中破坏；逐渐削弱
this could undermine years of hard work.
这会破坏多年的辛勤劳动。
underminer
noun
语源
- Middle English: from under- + the verb mine, probably suggested by Middle Dutch ondermineren
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