The opposite problem—an excess of patriotism, not xenophilia—may scupper Bharti's deal with MTN.

另外一，过度的爱国主义而不是崇洋媚外，可能巴哈提和MTN的谈判成为泡影。

A collision with parliament could ruin the government's plans.

与议会冲突可能政府的计划成为泡影。

He was foiled in his attempt.

他的企图成为泡影了。