defile
UK/di'fail/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
v.
To make something dirty, impure, or morally corrupt; to desecrate.
弄脏，污染，亵渎
n.
A narrow gorge or pass, especially between mountains.
隘路，峡谷，狭道
Root Breakdown
Native Englishdefileother
=defile
Example Sentences
- 1.
Religious extremists attempt to defile sacred sites of other faith traditions.
- 2.
The army had to traverse a narrow defile between steep mountain cliffs.