무언가를 오염시키거나 더럽혀서 그 가치나 순수성을 떨어뜨리다.
To make something dirty, impure, or less valuable by polluting or sullying it.
예문:
"The oil spill threatened to defile the protected coastline."
"Greed can defile even the most noble intentions."
신성한 것을 무례하게 다루거나 그 거룩함을 침해하다.
To treat something sacred with great disrespect or to violate its sanctity.
예문:
"The tomb was defiled by grave robbers seeking gold."
"They were accused of trying to defile the sanctity of the marriage."
여행자들이 일렬로 지나가야 하는 좁은 산길이나 협곡.
A narrow mountain pass or gorge that requires travelers to move in a single line.
예문:
"The narrow defile between the cliffs was the only way into the hidden valley."
"Heavy rains made the defile impassable for the pack animals."
특히 군대가 일렬 종대로 줄을 지어 행진하다.
To march in a single file or a narrow column, especially of troops.
예문:
"The troops had to defile through the narrow gate one by one."
"The procession defiled through the village streets."
타인의 정조를 유린하거나 성적으로 폭행하다.
To violate the chastity of a person or to commit a sexual assault.
예문:
"The tyrant was known to defile any woman who caught his eye."
"In the epic poem, the hero vows to avenge those whom the monster defiled."