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stul·ti·fy /ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/
vt.
1. 使成为徒劳，使变得无用，使无效
The program of taxation reform was stultified by public indifference. 税收改革方案因公众反应冷淡而成了一纸空文。
2. 使显得愚蠢，使显得荒谬可笑；使变得迟钝
The regular use of calculators could stultify a child's capacity to do basic mental operations. 经常使用计算器会使儿童的头脑基本运算能力变得迟钝。
3. 【律】声明…精神错乱不负法律责任
[< LL stultificāre < L stultus stupid, foolish + -FY]stul·ti·fi·ca·tionˌstʌltɪfɪˈkeɪʃən n. |