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pollute
[pə'lu:t] verb transitive
ADVANCED
■to make an area or substance, usually air, water or earth, dirty or harmful to people, animals and plants, especially by adding harmful chemicals 污染•The fertilizers and pesticides used on many farms are polluting the water supply.农场里使用的化肥和杀虫剂正在污染供水。 •We won't invest in any company that pollutes the environment.我们不会投资任何污染环境的公司。 •figurative Many Americans complain that broadcasters pollute the airwaves with violence, sensationalism and sleaze.许多美国人抱怨说广播公司用暴力、耸人听闻的题材和低级庸俗的内容污染了无线电波。 |