3月31日商务英语

besmirch [bi'smə:tʃ]

玷污（及物动词）

(transitive verb) To dishonor a reputation; to caste doubt and disrepute; to stain something previously clean.

EXAMPLE: The proud old man thought his young nephew's rude comments and behavior besmirched his family's name.

这位骄傲的老人认为他年轻侄子的粗鲁言论和行为玷污了家族的名声。

adverse conditions

不利条件

Any set of conditions that do not support business growth; a negative economic environment.

EXAMPLE: Due to adverse conditions in the global economy, we are very cautious of taking any new risks.

因全球经济环境不佳，我们对承担新的风险十分谨慎。