stultify
/ˈstʌltɪfaɪ/verb
(-ies, -ied)with obj.
1
- usu. as adj. stultifying cause to lose enthusiasm and initiative, especially as a result of a tedious or restrictive routine（尤指因单调或限制性的老一套而）使失去干劲; 使失去创造性：
the mentally stultifying effects of a disadvantaged home.
贫困家庭那种精神压抑的后果。
2
- cause (someone) to appear foolish or absurd使显得愚蠢, 使显得荒谬可笑：
Counsel is not expected to stultify himself in an attempt to advance his client's interests.
律师不该为客户利益而使自己显得荒谬可笑。
派生词
stultification
nounstultifier
noun词源
mid 18th cent.: from late Latin stultificare, from Latin stultus 'foolish'.