mar

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Definitions

v.

To damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something

损坏,破坏,糟蹋

n.

A blemish or imperfection

瑕疵,缺陷

🧩 Root Breakdown

Loanword
marother
=mar

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The scandal threatened to mar the company's pristine reputation in the industry.

  • 2.

    A small blemish would not mar the overall beauty of the ancient sculpture.

  • 3.

    Years of neglect had marred the wooden furniture with deep scratches and stains.

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