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undo

UK //ʌnˈduː//US //ʌnˈduː//

词源

源自中古英语 'undon',由前缀 'un-'(表示相反动作)与 'do'(做)组合而成,最早记录于古英语时期。

verb

❶ 撤销或取消之前的操作,常用于电脑操作中恢复上一步,或指消除某件事的影响。

“If you make a mistake, you can undo the last action by pressing Ctrl+Z.”

(如果操作出错,可以按Ctrl+Z撤销上一步。)

“She tried to undo the damage caused by her harsh words.”

(她试图弥补自己刻薄话语造成的伤害。)

同义词:reverse, cancel, nullify

常见短语

undo the damage — 指努力修复或减轻已造成的损害或负面影响。

“The company launched a campaign to undo the damage to its reputation.”

(该公司发起活动以挽回受损的声誉。)