Signification visuelle de 'undermined'? - apprendre avec des images, exemples du quotidien

Illustration visuelle de undermined: Miner, saper

verb

Miner, saper

To dig underneath (something), to make a passage for destructive or military purposes; to sap.

"The student undermined the sandcastle by digging a tunnel beneath it. "

L'étudiant a miné le château de sable en creusant un tunnel en dessous.

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Illustration visuelle de undermined: Saper, affaiblir

verb

Saper, affaiblir

To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

"The war efforts were undermined by the constant bickering between the allies."

Les efforts de guerre ont été sapés par les querelles constantes entre les alliés.

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Illustration visuelle de undermined: Miner, saper

verb

Miner, saper

To erode the base or foundation of something, e.g. by the action of water.

"The heavy rain undermined the foundation of the old shed, causing it to lean dangerously. "

La forte pluie a sapé les fondations de la vieille remise, la faisant dangereusement pencher.

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