释义
v. 逐渐削弱；损害
To gradually weaken someone's confidence, authority, or something's effectiveness
v. 侵蚀底部；破坏地基
To weaken a structure by removing material beneath it
例句
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。
常用搭配
- undermine confidence ｜ 削弱信心
- undermine authority ｜ 损害权威
- undermine public trust ｜ 损害公众信任
- undermine efforts ｜ 使努力受损
近义
- weaken
- erode
反义
- strengthen
- reinforce
用法提示
常搭配confidence、trust，强调逐渐或暗中削弱。
常见问题
- undermine 是什么意思？
- v. 逐渐削弱；损害；v. 侵蚀底部；破坏地基
- undermine 怎么发音？
- 英音 /ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/，美音 /ˌʌndɚˈmaɪn/。点击页面上方的发音按钮可以试听。
