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undermine
/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
American
- v. 逐渐破坏, 暗中破坏
- Definition
- v. to gradually weaken or damage something, often secretly
- Example
- Constant criticism can undermine a student's confidence over time.
- 持续的批评会逐渐削弱学生的自信心。