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destroy
英 [dɪˈstrɔɪ]
[VERB]
destroys , destroying , destroyed
1. [T 及物动词] 摧毁
To destroy something means to cause so much damage to it that it is completely ruined or does not exist any more.
近义词
双语例句
例：That's a sure recipe for destroying the economy and creating chaos.
那是一个注定会摧毁经济、制造混乱的因素。
例：No one was injured in the explosion, but the building was completely destroyed.
此次爆炸中无人受伤，但该建筑物被彻底摧毁了。
2. [T 及物动词] 毁掉
To destroy someone means to ruin their life or to make their situation impossible to bear.
双语例句
例：If I was younger or more naive, the criticism would have destroyed me.
要是我年轻点儿或幼稚点儿，这批评可能已经把我毁了。
3. [T 及物动词] 宰杀
If an animal is destroyed, it is killed, either because it is ill or because it is dangerous.
近义词
put down
双语例句
例：Lindsay was unhurt but the horse had to be destroyed.
林赛没被伤着，但那匹马不得不被宰掉。