1590s, probably from Middle French souiller "to soil," also figurative, from Old French soillier "make dirty" (see soil (v.)). Related: Sullied (1570s); sullying.
例文
1. I felt loath to sully the gleaming brass knocker by handling it.
私は手を伸ばしてそのピカピカの真鍮のドアのリングをつかむのが嫌で、それを汚すのが怖い。
2.I wouldn 't sully my hands by acceptinga bribe.
私は決して賄賂を受け取らない、塵ひとつ落ちない。
3. Sully has a prominent nose.
サリーには突き出た高い鼻がある。
4.Who would want to sully the reputation of the nicest girl in school?
学校で一番いい女の子の名を汚したい人は誰ですか。
5.New Year 's procession will be led Sully Sullenberger,the celebrated airline pilot.