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sabotage

/ˈsæbətɑːʒ/
sa · bo · tage ˈsæ · bə · tɑːʒ
English Definition
v./n. deliberately destroy
中文释义
破坏,蓄意破坏
Significado en Español
sabotaje
한국어 뜻
사보타주, 방해
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phá hoại, cố ý phá hoại
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Example Sentence

The plan was sabotaged by rivals.

计划被对手破坏了。

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sabotage(destruction)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that has the closest meaning to “sabotage”: The workers threatened to sabotage the machinery if their demands were not met.

  1. A repair
  2. B destroy
  3. C construct
  4. D assist
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B — destroy. “sabotage” means v./n. deliberately destroy

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A jealous rival company tried to ______ the launch of the new product.

  1. A assist
  2. B support
  3. C sabotage
  4. D promote
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C — sabotage. “sabotage” means v./n. deliberately destroy

Common questions about “sabotage”

What does “sabotage” mean?

sabotage — v./n. deliberately destroy. In Chinese: 破坏,蓄意破坏.

How do you pronounce “sabotage”?

sabotage is pronounced /ˈsæbətɑːʒ/. It breaks into 3 syllables: sa · bo · tage.

How do you use “sabotage” in a sentence?

The plan was sabotaged by rivals. (计划被对手破坏了。)

What are synonyms for “sabotage”?

disrupt, undermine — all close in meaning to sabotage (v./n. deliberately destroy).

Is “sabotage” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. sabotage appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “sabotage”?

sabotage(destruction)

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