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

个问题，过度的爱国主义而不是崇洋媚，可能巴哈提和MTN的谈判为泡影。

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

与议会冲突可能政府的计划为泡影。

He was foiled in his attempt.

他的企图为泡影了。