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career-threatening

UK/kə'rɪə-ˈθretnɪŋ/US

Definitions

adj.

Likely to seriously damage or end one's career.

威胁职业生涯的。

Root Breakdown

Native English
careerrun, flow; chariot, wheeled cart; carry
+
threateningroot
=career-threatening

career + threatening = posing a threat to one's career.

Root car still carries 96 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The diagnosis was potentially career-threatening for the young pianist.

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