scuppers
[ˈskʌpəz]

v.

破坏，毁坏( scupper的第三人称单数 )；

英英释义

scupper[ 'skʌpə ]

• n.drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
• v.
  • wait in hiding to attack

    同义词：ambushbushwhackwaylaylurkambuscadelie in wait

  • put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position

    同义词：queerexposeendangerperil

双语例句

用作及物动词(vt.)

1. He admits, however, that insurance difficulties might scupper that idea.
   不过他承认安全困难可能使计划受挫。
2. The project was scuppered by lack of money.
   那个计划因缺钱而告吹。
3. We're scuppered!
   我们完蛋了！

权威例句

Scuppers
Far right scuppers public art project
Chaos as MoJ scuppers litigation reform
Financial crisis scuppers Moscow fair
US scuppers Shell's hopes of drilling Alaskan Arctic
Moi scuppers sex-education plans in Kenya : The Lancet
Unrest in Syria scuppers Royal Academy show in London
'Anxiety and disbelief' as DoH fiascoo scuppers business plans.
Belitung Island, Indonesia 2 Smithsonian Scuppers Indonesian Shipwreck Exhibit
BROKE RTE IN EUR350M STUDIO DELAY; EUR70m Hole in Budget Scuppers Build Project