单词gum--up--the--works
网络: 搞糟；把事情搞糟；口语
Still, in some applications, nano-materials gum up the works, or break down after a few dozen charges and discharges, experts say.
然而，专家说，在某些应用条件下，纳米材料反而不利，或是会在几十次充放电后发生衰减。
But too often, human frailties gum up the works by leaving unforeseen breaches in otherwise secure systems.
但情况经常是，人为过失在原本安全的系统中留下意外的漏洞，把事情弄糟。
Don"t put too much oil in the machine; it may gum up the works.
不要在机器里加太多油；也许会故障。
The manager says you"ll gum up the works if you do it this way.
经理说你这样做会把事情搞砸。
Please don"t gum up the works while I am working on my new plan.
当我从事新的计画时，请别破坏它。