sully 英 [ˈsʌli] 美 [ˈsʌli]
[verb] Damage the purity or integrity of ; defile
[动词] 弄脏;玷污
【记】“仨离”→他因婚外情离了三次婚,水性杨花,声名狼藉
【经济学人例句】
Nothing has done more to sully America’s image in the modern world.
没有什么比这更有损于美国在当今世界的形象。
Such critics will understandably protest that market principles would sully institutions, such as property rights and elections, that confer dignity on individuals.
批评者自然会抗议说, 市场原则会损害那些赋予个人尊严的制度, 如财产权和选举制度。
词说
Sully一词来自古法语soillier(弄脏),比喻义可以指败坏声誉、风气,或使某物受到玷污或损害。
《录取通知》
Don't sully my dignity with your cash.
别用你的金钱来玷污我的名誉。