vitiate
US /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/
UK /ˈvɪʃ.i.eɪt/
动词
1.
损害, 使无效, 污染
to spoil or impair the quality or efficiency of something
示例:
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The corrupt official tried to vitiate the entire legal process.
腐败的官员试图损害整个法律程序。
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Poor communication can vitiate the effectiveness of a team.
糟糕的沟通会损害团队的效率。
2.
使无效, 废除
to make legally invalid or ineffective
示例:
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The judge ruled that the contract was vitiated by fraud.
法官裁定该合同因欺诈而无效。
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Any attempt to alter the document will vitiate its authenticity.
任何试图更改文件的行为都将使其真实性失效。