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pollute

/pəˈljuːt/

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verb

污染，玷污。

To make something harmful, especially by the addition of some unwanted product.

Examples :

"The factory polluted the river when it cleaned its tanks."

工厂在清洗储罐时，排放的废水污染了河流。

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verb

污染，玷污。

To make something or somewhere less suitable for some activity, especially by the introduction of some unnatural factor.

Examples :

"Factories often pollute the river with chemical waste, making it unsafe for swimming and fishing. "

工厂经常用化学废料污染河流，使得河水不适合游泳和捕鱼了。

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verb

污染，玷污

To corrupt or profane

Examples :

"The rumors about the teacher's past actions polluted the school's reputation. "

关于老师过去行为的谣言玷污了学校的名誉。

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verb

玷污，污辱

To violate sexually; to debauch; to dishonour.

Examples :

"The scandal threatened to pollute the reputation of the entire university. "

这桩丑闻有可能玷污整个大学的名誉。

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adjective

受污染的，被玷污的

Polluted; defiled.

Examples :

"The polluted air in the city made it hard for the children to breathe at school. "

城市里受污染的空气让孩子们在学校里呼吸困难。

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