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undermined

/ˌʌndərˈmaɪnd/ /ʌndərˈmaɪnd/

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verb

Подрывать, разрушать

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

Examples :

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

Студент разрушил песчаный замок, вырыв под ним туннель.

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verb

Подрывать, ослаблять

To weaken or work against; to hinder, sabotage.

Examples :

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

Военные усилия были подорваны постоянными препирательствами между союзниками.

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verb

Размывать, подрывать

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

Examples :

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

Сильный дождь размыл фундамент старого сарая, из-за чего он опасно накренился.

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