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mireBrE /ˈmaɪə(r)/NAmE /ˈmaɪər/ noun [U] an area of deep mud 泥潭；泥沼 SYN bog ◆The wheels sank deeper into the mire. 轮子在泥潭中陷得更深了。◆(figurative) My name had been dragged through the mire (= my reputation was ruined). 我的名声受到了玷污。◆(figurative) The government was sinking deeper and deeper into the mire (= getting further into a difficult situation). 政府在泥潭中越陷越深。 |