causing a negative consequence or cost to someone or something in order to benefit another
以...为代价, 以...的牺牲为代价
to intentionally cause something or someone to fail or experience a negative outcome by creating specific conditions
注定失败, 使失败
to experience confusion, indecision, or difficulty in finding a solution
陷入困境, 感到困惑
(of a system, organization, etc.) to experience a sudden or dramatic failure
内爆, 崩溃
difficulties caused by something that makes one irritated or uncomfortable
不便, 麻烦
a person who lacks influence or importance in a particular setting or community
无足轻重的人, 无实体的人
to go beyond limits of one's power or authority, often resulting in negative consequences or failure
超越, 过度伸展
to do something in order to cause something such as an opportunity or plan to fail
使失败, 挫败
to speak to someone in a way that suggests they are inferior or less intelligent than the speaker
居高临下地讲, 贬低
an individual, team, etc. who is regarded as weaker compared to others and has little chance of success as a result
弱者, 失败者
(of a joke, remark, event, etc.) to be completely unsuccessful in amusing people or having the desired effect