undermine[英][ˌʌndəˈmain] [美][ˌʌndɚˈmaɪn]
简明释义
vt.破坏;侵蚀……的基础;暗中破坏;冲蚀，削弱
第三人称单数：undermines过去式：undermined过去分词：undermined现在分词：undermining
They undermine the integrity of our economy and democracy.
他们渐渐破坏了我们经济和民主的完整性。
Iran claims the rodents were being used by western powers in an attempt to undermine the islamic republic.
伊朗宣称，西方强权利用这些啮齿动物，企图暗中破坏这个伊斯兰共和国。
Cronyism will inevitably undermine efficiency.
任人唯亲将不可避免地破坏效率。
Some muslims believe that the work could undermine the compound.
一些穆斯林相信修复工作会破坏这一地区。
These people tend to undermine western democracy by violence and freedom.
这些人倾向于通过暴力破坏西方的民主和自由。
