单词：scuppering
音标：[ˈskʌpərɪŋ] ；
v. 破坏, 毁坏( scupper的现在分词 )
v wait in hiding to attack
v put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
v put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
scupper的用法和样例：
例句
用作及物动词(vt.)
- He admits, however, that insurance difficulties might scupper that idea.不过他承认安全困难可能使计划受挫。
- The project was scuppered by lack of money.那个计划因缺钱而告吹。
- We're scuppered!我们完蛋了！
词汇搭配
- scupper shoot舷侧排水孔
- scupper pipe排水管
经典引文
If they defeat us on certain key clauses they can still scupper the whole bill.
出自：J. Archer
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