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sully

UK //ˈsʌli//US //ˈsʌli//

词源

源自中古法语 souiller(弄脏),可能进一步源于拉丁语 solum(地面、泥土),与污秽的概念相关。

verb

❶ 玷污、弄脏,通常指使某物或某人的名誉、形象受损,带有强烈的负面含义。

“The scandal sullied his reputation as an honest politician.”

(这桩丑闻玷污了他作为诚实政治家的声誉。)

“She didn't want to sully her hands with dishonest dealings.”

(她不想让不诚实的交易玷污自己的双手。)

同义词:stain, tarnish, defile, besmirch, soil

常见短语

sully one's name — 玷污某人的名声,指因不良行为或事件导致名誉受损。

“The false accusations sullied his name in the community.”

(虚假指控让他在社区里的名声受损。)