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单词 scupper
释义
scupper
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1n 2v

WORD FAMILY
scupper: scuppered, scuppering, scuppers
USAGE EXAMPLES
But a number of factors, from Hershey’s demands for a higher price to the legal uncertainty that surrounded Hershey’s biggest shareholder ultimately scuppered the bid.
New York Times(Dec 26, 2016)
The Arctic deal was scuppered because of American sanctions against Russia, following its annexation of Crimea in 2014, which were opposed by Mr Tillerson.
Economist(Dec 15, 2016)
So too might be scuppering one of the world’s top shopping destinations and placing a big ol’ terrorism target on its back.
Washington Post(Dec 12, 2016)
1
n drain that allows water on the deck of a vessel to flow overboard
Hyper
drain, drainpipe, waste pipe
a pipe through which liquid is carried away
2
1v put in a dangerous, disadvantageous, or difficult position
Syn|Hypo|Hyper
endanger, expose, peril, queer
compromise
expose or make liable to danger, suspicion, or disrepute
affect, bear on, bear upon, impact, touch, touch on
have an effect upon
2v wait in hiding to attack
Syn|Hyper
ambuscade, ambush, bushwhack, lie in wait, lurk, waylay
wait
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
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