defile

同义

defile gorge

词性

n

解释

a narrow pass (especially one between mountains)

示例

None

同义

corrupt defile cloud sully taint

词性

v

解释

place under suspicion or cast doubt upon

示例

sully someone's reputation

同义

defile maculate stain sully tarnish

词性

v

解释

make dirty or spotty, as by exposure to air; also used metaphorically

示例

The silver was tarnished by the long exposure to the air|Her reputation was sullied after the affair with a married man

同义

foul maculate defile befoul

词性

v

解释

spot, stain, or pollute

示例

The townspeople defiled the river by emptying raw sewage into it