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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资深译员Walker，毕业于亚洲一流的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与尽职调查相关的法律文件。