Group 12 · 學習模式

第 2 / 6 組(每組 5 字)

vitiate

to spoil or impair the quality or effectiveness of something

損害;使無效

The scandal vitiated public trust in the institution.

A single error can vitiate the entire experiment.

The contract was vitiated by the fraudulent signature.

laconic

using very few words; concise to the point of seeming curt

簡潔的;言簡意賅的

His laconic reply gave no further explanation.

She is known for her laconic wit.

The general's laconic orders left no room for confusion.

transgression

an act that goes against a law, rule, or code of conduct

違反;過失

He was punished for his transgression against company policy.

The novel explores themes of guilt and transgression.

Minor transgressions were overlooked, but this one was serious.

eclipse

to surpass or overshadow someone or something, or literally to block light from a celestial body

超越;使黯然失色

Her achievements eclipsed those of her older brother.

The scandal eclipsed all other campaign news.

The moon eclipsed the sun for nearly three minutes.

renounce

to formally declare one's abandonment of a claim, right, or belief

放棄;聲明放棄

He renounced his citizenship after moving abroad.

She renounced her earlier statements under pressure.

The king renounced the throne in favor of his son.

← 回分組總覽