1590s, probably from Middle French souiller "to soil," also figurative, from Old French soillier "make dirty" (see soil (v.)). Related: Sullied (1570s); sullying.
实用例句
1. I felt loath to sully the gleaming brass knocker by handling it.
我不愿意伸手去抓那闪亮的黄铜门环,怕把它弄脏。
来自柯林斯例句
2. I wouldn't sully my hands by acceptinga bribe.
我决不接受贿赂,一尘不染.
来自辞典例句
3. Sully has a prominent nose.
萨利有一个凸出的高鼻子.
来自辞典例句
4. Who would want to sully the reputation of the nicest girl in school?
谁会想要玷污学校里最好的女孩的名声?
来自电影对白
5. New Year's procession will be led Sully Sullenberger, the celebrated airline pilot.