单词 | undermine an attempt |
释义 | undermine an attempt Detectives are thought to be wary about potential entrapment or the use by journalists of leading lines of questioning, which would undermine any attempt to pursue a criminal case. Times, Sunday Times The toleration of a legal trade in ivory undermines attempts to stop the poaching. Times, Sunday Times Artificially restricting the size of the prison estate - causing overcrowding and undermining attempts at rehabilitation - costs society more in the long term. Times, Sunday Times The protesters said they had taken action 'as a last resort' because the school's management had undermined attempts to stop bad behaviour. Times, Sunday Times Priority traffic lights could undermine attempts to smooth traffic flows. Times, Sunday Times |
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