dent: v. to have a bad effect on something
翻译
由于接连失利，这支队伍失去了信心。
Continual setbacks dented the team’s confidence.
造句
句子： The revelation of the scandal dented his reputation.
翻译： 丑闻被揭露让他名誉扫地。
背景： （历史上太多了，不对号入座。）
句子： He made a fool of himself in front of his girlfriend, which dented his ego.
翻译： 在女友面前出洋相让他自尊很受伤。
背景： （继续不对号入座）
