to defeat
01
打ち負かす, 倒す
to win against someone in a war, game, contest, etc.
Transitive: to defeat an opponent
例
The army worked together to defeat the enemy in a decisive battle.
軍隊は決定的な戦いで敵を倒すために一緒に働いた。
The chess champion strategically moved to defeat their opponent and secure victory.
チェスのチャンピオンは、戦略的に動いて相手を倒し、勝利を確実にした。
02
阻止する, 失敗させる
to prevent something from succeeding
Transitive: to defeat a goal or effort
例
The storm defeated our plans for an outdoor wedding.
嵐が私たちの野外結婚式の計画を打ち砕いた。
The opposing party defeated his efforts to pass the legislation.
野党は立法を通す彼の努力を阻止した。
Defeat
01
敗北, 失敗
the state of having lost in a contest, war, competition, etc.
02
敗北, 失敗
the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals
