Suchen
Wählen Sie die Wörterbuchsprache
to defeat
01
besiegen, schlagen
to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
Transitive: to defeat an opponent
Beispiele
The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.
Die Armee arbeitete zusammen, um den Feind in einer entscheidenden Schlacht zu besiegen.
The chess champion strategically moved to defeat their opponent and secure victory.
Der Schachmeister bewegte sich strategisch, um seinen Gegner zu besiegen und den Sieg zu sichern.
02
vereiteln, zum Scheitern bringen
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
Beispiele
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
Der Sturm hat unsere Pläne für eine Hochzeit im Freien vereitelt.
The opposing party defeated his efforts to pass the legislation.
Die gegnerische Partei vereitelte seine Bemühungen, die Gesetzgebung zu verabschieden.
Defeat
01
Niederlage, Misserfolg
the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
02
Niederlage, Misserfolg
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
Lexikalischer Baum
defeated
defeat
