scupper
n
(often pl 常作复数) opening in a ship´s side to allow water to run off the deck (船舷上的)排水孔(用以排除甲板上的水). scupper, v (Brit)
1 Tn] sink (one´s ship) deliberately 故意弄沉(自己的船).
2 [Tn esp passive 尤用於被动语态]
(infml 口) cause (sth) to fail; ruin 使(某事物)失败; 摧毁
We´re scuppered! 我们完蛋了!
The project was scuppered by lack of money. 那个计画因缺钱而告吹.