contaminate

vt

• ① 弄脏;(以毒气、病菌、废弃物、放射性物质等)污染
  • The well has been contaminated by chemicals.这口井已被化学品所污染。
  • This food is contaminated with poisonous bacteria.这食物被有毒的细菌所污染。

• ② 玷污,败坏(人、心等)
  • Her morals were contaminated by bad companions.她的品行被坏同伴带坏了。