to lay a glove on somebody or something
01
损害名声, 影响声誉
to cause a loss of respect or reputation for a person or thing
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idiom
例子
The journalist tried to lay a glove on the politician during the interview, but the politician skillfully deflected the tough questions.
对手阵营试图损害她的名声，但选民仍然信任她。
02
to physically hit someone, particularly while wearing boxing gloves
idiom
informal
例子
In the intense boxing match, the champion could n't lay a glove on his skilled opponent, who dodged every punch.
