[transitive] to harm or spoil sb/sth伤害；损害；损坏；破坏◆The fire badly damaged the offices. 火灾严重毁坏了办公室。◆Investor confidence has been seriously damaged by the scandal.投资者信心已经受到这则丑闻的严重损害。◆Her strategies are damaging the company.她的策略正使公司受损。