"undermines" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 削弱
• 破坏

Definition

逐渐削弱、损害某物或某人，使其效果变差，通常是以隐蔽或间接的方式。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

常见于正式或学术语境，经常和“权威”、“信心”、“体系”等词搭配。强调逐渐、暗中削弱，不是直接摧毁。

Examples

Constant criticism undermines her confidence.

不断的批评**削弱**了她的信心。

Rainwater slowly undermines the wall.

雨水慢慢**破坏**了这堵墙。

Lies undermine trust between friends.

谎言**削弱**朋友之间的信任。

Spreading rumors at work really undermines team spirit.

在工作中散布谣言确实**削弱**团队精神。

That kind of joke just undermines the manager’s authority.

那种玩笑只会**削弱**经理的权威。

She worries that his actions undermine everything they’ve worked for.

她担心他的行为**破坏**了他们所有的努力。