invalidate
US /ɪnˈvæl.ə.deɪt/
UK /ɪnˈvæl.ɪ.deɪt/
动词
1.
使无效, 使失效
make (an argument, statement, or theory) unsound or invalid
示例:
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New evidence could invalidate the previous findings.
新证据可能会使之前的发现失效。
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His alibi was strong, but the new witness's testimony might invalidate it.
他的不在场证明很充分，但新证人的证词可能会使其失效。
2.
使丧失能力, 使无效
deprive (a person) of legal effectiveness because of a disability or illness
示例:
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A severe injury could invalidate him from continuing his career.
严重的伤势可能会使他无法继续他的职业生涯。
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The court ruled that his mental state did not invalidate his will.
法院裁定他的精神状况并未使他的遗嘱失效。