What does undermine mean?

To gradually weaken someone's confidence, authority, or something's effectiveness To weaken a structure by removing material beneath it

How is undermine pronounced?

UK /ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/, US /ˌʌndɚˈmaɪn/.

/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/ · /ˌʌndɚˈmaɪn/

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逐渐削弱；损害

v. To gradually weaken someone's confidence, authority, or something's effectiveness

逐渐削弱；损害

v. To weaken a structure by removing material beneath it

侵蚀底部；破坏地基

Constant criticism can undermine your confidence in the kitchen.

不断的批评会削弱你下厨的信心。

A lack of transparency can undermine public trust in institutions and reduce support for important policy changes.

缺乏透明度可能损害公众对机构的信任，并减少对重要政策调整的支持。

常搭配confidence、trust，强调逐渐或暗中削弱。

What does undermine mean?: To gradually weaken someone's confidence, authority, or something's effectiveness To weaken a structure by removing material beneath it
How is undermine pronounced?: UK /ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/, US /ˌʌndɚˈmaɪn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.