“使变丑”常见的英文表达有 make ugly、uglify(较为正式或文学化的用法,不太常见于日常口语)以及更自然常用的 disfigure(侧重于指使外表毁容、变丑,强调对容貌的破坏性改变) 、mar the appearance of(表示“破坏……的外表,使……变丑” ) 。以下为具体例句:
make ugly:The harsh chemicals in this product might make your skin ugly over time.(这款产品中的强效化学物质时间久了可能会让你的皮肤变丑。 )
disfigure:The scar on her face disfigures her.(她脸上的伤疤使她变丑了 。)
mar the appearance of:The smoke from the factory has marred the appearance of the once beautiful village.(工厂冒出的烟使这个曾经美丽的村庄变丑了 。)