betray

🇺🇸 /bɪˈtreɪ/ 🇬🇧 /bɪˈtreɪ/
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verb
C1

to give secrets to an enemy

He decided to betray his country by sharing military plans with the enemy.

他决定通过向敌人分享军事计划来背叛他的国家。

C1

to hurt someone who trusts you by being dishonest

It hurts to betray a friend who believed in you completely.

背叛一个完全信任你的朋友是令人痛苦的。

C1

to go against your own beliefs for personal gain

Politicians often betray their promises to get more votes.

政客们经常为了获得更多选票而违背自己的承诺。

C1

to accidentally show something you want to hide

Her smile did not betray the sadness she felt inside.

她的微笑没有流露出她内心的悲伤。

translation

v. 向敌人泄露秘密, 辜负信任, 违背信仰, 无意中暴露

词形变化

3rd Present betrays
Past betrayed
Perfect betrayed
Progressive betraying