bastardized

• 形容某事物被歪曲、篡改或改变，以致失去了原有的品质、纯粹性或真实性。

Describes something that has been corrupted, debased, or altered in a way that reduces its original quality or authenticity.

1. Mixed or hybrid in originC1formal

   Deriving from more than one source or style, often implying a lack of purity or authenticity.

   混杂的

   • The artist's style is a bastardized blend of classical and modern techniques.
   • The language spoken there is a bastardized version of the original dialect.
   • Critics argue that the film is a bastardized adaptation of the novel.

   同义词adulteratedblendedcompositecrossbredhybridimpuremixedmongrel

   反义词authenticoriginalpureunmixed

• 动词，指通过掺入外来或不当元素来歪曲、贬低或破坏某事物的原有性质、品质或纯正性。

A verb used to indicate the act of corrupting, debasing, or making something impure or inferior, often by introducing foreign or undesirable elements.

1. Debase or corruptC1formalbritish

   To change something in a way that reduces its quality, value, or integrity, often applied to art, language, or traditions.

   歪曲或败坏

   • Some critics argue that commercial interests bastardise true artistic expression.
   • The original dialect was bastardised over centuries of foreign influence.
   • They feared that modern adaptations would bastardise the classic story.

   同义词cheapencorruptdebasedegradepervertpolluteprostitutetaintvitiate

   反义词elevateennobleimprovepurifyrefine

2. Declare illegitimateC2formalbritish

   To formally declare a child to be illegitimate, meaning born to parents not legally married.

   宣布为非婚生子女

   • In medieval times, a lord could bastardise his offspring by refusing recognition.
   • The court's ruling effectively bastardised the heir, stripping him of his title.
   • The document was used to bastardise the child and deny inheritance rights.

   反义词legitimatelegitimise