defeat

defeat, vb.

1. To deprive (someone) of something expected, usu. by an antagonistic act (to defeat the opponent in an election).

2. To annul or render (something) void (to defeat title).

3. To vanquish; to conquer (someone or something) (to defeat the armies).

4. To frustrate (someone or something) (the expenditures defeat the bill’s purpose).

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译者陈鹏，毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学，擅长翻译各种与诉讼及争议解决相关的法律文件。