scupperscup•per /'skʌpəʳ/

vt

1. 常用被动 英非正式 使计划(或希望等)毁灭，使成泡影

• scupper one's chances 丧失机会

• The project was scuppered by the opponent. 这个计划被对手破坏了。

2. 故意使(自己的船)沉没

• They had no choice but scupper their ship. 他们别无选择只有沉船。