单词 undermine 的中文意思、词根、词缀、翻译、同义词、反义词、短语、例句
🎧 音标
🔈美式发音:/ˌʌndərˈmaɪn/
🔈英式发音:/ˌʌndəˈmaɪn/
📖 详细的单词含义
- 动词 (v.):逐渐削弱或损坏
例句:The constant criticism began to undermine his confidence.(不断的批评开始逐渐削弱他的信心。)
🌱 词根、词缀
词根:来自中古英语 'underminen',由 'under-'(在...之下)和 'mine'(挖掘)组成,意为在下面挖掘,引申为逐渐削弱。
💡 联想记忆
想象一个场景:一个人在城堡下悄悄挖掘,目的是为了使其倒塌,这个行为就是“undermine”。
📜 同义词、反义词记忆
同义词:
- weaken, erode, sabotage:
反义词:
- strengthen, reinforce, support:
✍️ 短语记忆
- undermine the foundation(削弱基础)
- undermine trust(破坏信任)
- undermine authority(削弱权威)
📝 例句记忆
- 动词:His constant negativity undermines our team's morale.(他不断的消极态度削弱了我们团队的士气。)
📚 故事记忆
英文故事:
In a small village, there was a wise old man who was respected by all. However, a jealous neighbor began to undermine his reputation by spreading false rumors. The old man, aware of this, decided to confront the neighbor with kindness and wisdom. His actions not only undermined the neighbor's attempts but also strengthened his own reputation.
中文故事:
在一个小村庄里,有一位受人尊敬的智者。然而,一个嫉妒的邻居开始通过散布谣言来削弱他的名誉。智者意识到这一点,决定用善良和智慧来面对邻居。他的行为不仅削弱了邻居的企图,还增强了自己的声誉。