명예나 가치 등을 더럽히거나 훼손하다.
To damage the purity, integrity, or reputation of something abstract.
예문:
"The scandal threatened to sully the family's long-standing reputation in the community."
"He refused to sully his conscience by participating in the dishonest scheme."
"The politician's career was sullied by allegations of bribery."
물건의 표면을 지저분하게 만들거나 오염시키다.
To make something physically dirty or soiled.
예문:
"The pristine white snow was soon sullied by the soot from the nearby factory."
"Be careful not to sully your new dress with the garden mud."