nullify
/ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6497 in the learning path
使失去法律效力
Definitions
v. to make an agreement or decision legally invalid
使失去法律效力
v. to remove the effect or value of something
抵消；使无效
Example
This missing signature could nullify the entire rental agreement.
缺少这个签名可能使整份租赁协议失效。
Rising energy consumption could nullify the environmental benefits achieved through improvements in industrial efficiency.
不断增长的能源消耗可能抵消工业效率提升所带来的环境效益。
Collocations
- nullify a contract
- nullify a decision
- nullify the benefits
Word family
- nullification (n.)
- null (adj.)
Synonyms
- invalidate
- cancel
- negate
Antonyms
- validate
Usage tip
既可指法律上作废，也可指效果被抵消。
FAQ
- What does nullify mean?
- to make an agreement or decision legally invalid to remove the effect or value of something
- How is nullify pronounced?
- UK /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/, US /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
