sully

动词

1. 1

   玷污、败坏、损害正式

   The scandal sullied the company's reputation for years.

   那桩丑闻玷污了公司多年来的名声。

2. 2

   弄脏、污损文言

   He refused to sully his hands with the greasy chain.

   他不愿让油腻的链条弄脏自己的手。