defeatKK [dɪˋfit] /dɪˈfit/動詞1擊敗、打敗、戰勝Our team defeated the defending champions in the final.我們這隊在決賽中擊敗了衛冕冠軍。2否決、挫敗、使落空The proposal was defeated by a narrow margin in parliament.這項提案在國會以些微票數之差遭到否決。3難倒、考倒The last question on the exam completely defeated me.考卷最後一題完全把我難倒了。4克服、戰勝New treatments may one day defeat this disease.新的療法或許有一天能戰勝這種疾病。名詞1失敗、敗北、落敗They suffered a humiliating defeat in the semifinals.他們在準決賽中慘遭羞辱性的落敗。顯示全部 7 個義項名詞2挫敗、失利The vote was a serious defeat for the government.這次投票對政府是一大挫敗。片語1失去意義、本末倒置Driving to the gym defeats the purpose of exercising.開車去健身房讓運動這件事失去了意義。