scuppering
[ˈskʌpərɪŋ]

v.

破坏，毁坏( scupper的现在分词 )；

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

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Charge coupled device with structures for forward scuppering to reduce noise
Charge coupled device with structures for forward scuppering to reduce noise