defile
US /dɪˈfaɪl/
UK /dɪˈfaɪl/
动词
玷污, 亵渎, 弄脏
to make something dirty or no longer pure, especially something that is considered sacred or holy
示例:
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Vandals defiled the ancient monument with graffiti.
破坏者用涂鸦玷污了这座古老的纪念碑。
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He was accused of trying to defile the sanctity of the temple.
他被指控试图玷污寺庙的神圣性。
名词
隘口, 峡谷, 狭道
a narrow passage or gorge, especially one through mountains
示例:
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The army marched through the narrow mountain defile.
军队穿过狭窄的山间隘口。
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The ancient fortress was strategically placed to guard the defile.
这座古老的堡垒被战略性地放置以守卫隘口。