delegitimize
US /ˌdiːləˈdʒɪt̬.ə.maɪz/
UK /ˌdiːləˈdʒɪt.ə.maɪz/
动词
使失去合法性, 否定...的合法性
to make something seem less legitimate or acceptable; to undermine the legitimacy of something
示例:
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The opposition tried to delegitimize the election results.
反对派试图使选举结果失去合法性。
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His critics sought to delegitimize his authority.
他的批评者试图使他的权威失去合法性。