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mire

/ˈmaɪər/ American
  • n. 泥沼
  • v. 使陷入泥潭, 使陷入困境
Definition
  • n. a deep area of soft wet mud
  • v. to cause someone to become stuck in mud or difficulty
Example
The old car got stuck in the mire after the heavy rain.
大雨过后,那辆旧车陷进了泥沼里。