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.
他們不想因為行為不端而玷污他們學校的名譽。
to make an object dirty
They were careful not to sully their clothes while playing outside.
他們在戶外玩耍時小心不弄髒他們的衣服。