invalidate
US /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/
動詞
1.
使無效, 使失效
make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or invalid
範例:
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New evidence could invalidate the previous findings.
新證據可能會使之前的發現失效。
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His alibi was strong, but the new witness's testimony might invalidate it.
他的不在場證明很充分，但新證人的證詞可能會使其失效。
2.
使喪失能力, 使無效
deprive (a person) of legal effectiveness because of a disability or illness
範例:
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A severe injury could invalidate him from continuing his career.
嚴重的傷勢可能會使他無法繼續他的職業生涯。
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The court ruled that his mental state did not invalidate his will.
法院裁定他的精神狀況並未使他的遺囑失效。