日本語WordNet
cause to run off the tracks; "they had planned to derail the trains that carried atomic waste"
AIによる解説
To cause a train to leave the tracks; figuratively, to obstruct or divert something from its intended course.
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The journalist asked the $64,000 question about political corruption, forcing the candidate to address allegations that threatened to undermine his credibility and derail his campaign ambitions.
ジャーナリストは政治的腐敗について重大な質問をし、候補者に彼の信頼性を損ない選挙運動の野心を狂わせると脅かす疑惑に対処することを強いた。
The negotiator realized the opposing side was playing hardball when they refused reasonable compromises, adopting an aggressive stance that threatened to derail discussions entirely unless addressed firmly.
交渉者は、相手側が合理的な妥協を拒否したときに強硬姿勢を取っていることに気づいた。彼らは、しっかりと対処しなければ議論を完全に脱線させかねない攻撃的な立場を採用していた。
The investigation into the derailment is ongoing.
脱線事故の調査が進行中です。
Pronunciation data from ipa-dict (MIT License) based on cmudict-ipa by @lingz