"undermining" in Chinese (Simplified)
削弱破坏 (比喻)
Definition
逐渐使某人或某物变得更弱或不那么有效,通常是以秘密或间接的方式。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
通常用于正式或半正式场合,多为负面含义。常见搭配有“削弱权威”、“破坏信心”、“削弱努力”。强调行动对事物造成潜在或隐秘的影响。
Examples
Constant criticism was undermining her confidence.
持续的批评正在**削弱**她的信心。
The leaks were undermining the company’s reputation.
泄密正在**破坏**公司的声誉。
Rumors can be undermining to teamwork.
谣言可能会**削弱**团队合作。
He kept undermining my suggestions during the meeting.
他一直在会议上**削弱**我的建议。
They accused the opposition of undermining national unity.
他们指责反对派在**破坏**国家团结。
If you keep undermining me in front of the kids, it makes parenting a lot harder.
如果你在孩子面前一直**削弱**我的权威,养育他们会变得更困难。