taint
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/teɪnt/
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/teɪnt/
to make something less good or respected by being connected with something bad
The scandal tainted the reputation of the company.
丑闻玷污了公司的声誉。
the state of being less good or respected because of something bad or unpleasant
The taint of the scandal affected the whole team.
丑闻的影响波及到了整个团队。