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american blight

/əˈmerɪkən blaɪt/

翻译: 贬义英式用语,指美国文化、价值观或经济实践对英国社会造成的所谓负面影响,常与大众消费主义、快餐连锁或城市扩张联系在一起。

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/əˈmerɪkən blaɪt/C1informalbritishpolitical
  • zh贬义英式用语,指美国文化、价值观或经济实践对英国社会造成的所谓负面影响,常与大众消费主义、快餐连锁或城市扩张联系在一起。

A derogatory British term referring to the perceived negative influence of American culture, values, or economic practices on British society, often associated with mass consumerism, fast food chains, or urban sprawl.

  1. Plant diseaseC1formal

    A fungal disease affecting apple and pear trees, causing damage to leaves and fruit.

    zh植物病害

    • The orchard was devastated by american blight last season.
    • Farmers spray fungicides to control american blight.
    • American blight can reduce crop yields significantly.