noun🔗Share排水孔，泄水孔 A drainage hole on the deck of a ship."The sailor made sure the scupper was clear so the rain water wouldn't pool on the deck. "水手确保甲板上的排水孔畅通无阻，这样雨水就不会积在甲板上了。nauticalsailingpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share排水口，泄水孔。 A similar opening in a wall or parapet that allows water to drain from a roof."After the heavy rain, water streamed quickly from the roof scupper, preventing it from pooling on the flat surface. "暴雨过后，雨水迅速地从屋顶的排水口流出，避免了积水滞留在平顶上。architecturebuildingnauticalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share破坏， 毁掉。 Thwart or destroy, especially something belonging or pertaining to another; compare scuttle."The bad media coverage scuppered his chances of being elected."糟糕的媒体报道毁掉了他当选的机会。nauticalsailingwarmilitaryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
