sully
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/ˈsʌli/
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/ˈsʌli/
to harm someone's or something's reputation
They did not want to sully their school's reputation by behaving badly.
他们不想因为行为不端而玷污他们学校的名誉。
to make an object dirty
They were careful not to sully their clothes while playing outside.
他们在户外玩耍时小心不弄脏他们的衣服。