Wordiyoundermine
🇬🇧 UK/ˌʌndəˈmain/🇺🇸 US/.ʌndә'main/
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To weaken or damage gradually; to sabotage or work against something; to dig beneath a structure.
逐渐削弱；破坏；挖…的墙脚
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.undermine confidence动摇信心
- 2.undermine authority削弱权威
- 3.undermine efforts破坏努力成果
- 4.seriously undermine严重损害
Example Sentences
- 1.
Constant criticism can undermine a child's confidence and self-esteem.
- 2.
The scandal seriously undermined public trust in the government.
- 3.
Spreading rumors is a cowardly way to undermine a colleague's reputation.