taint
/ˈteɪnt/
American
- v. 污染, 玷污
- n. 污点, 瑕疵
- Definition
- v. to spoil or contaminate something with an unwanted substance or quality
- n. a mark of disgrace or contamination that spoils something
- Example
- A small lie can taint an otherwise honest reputation.
- 一个小小的谎言就可能玷污原本诚实的名声。