单词 | destruction |
释义 | destruction destruction /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ noun [U] ► B2 the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed: » Many people are very concerned about the destruction of the rainforests.» Unusually high winds left a trail of destruction over the area.» weapons of mass destruction (= those which kill or hurt large numbers of people)Thesaurus+: ↑Destroying and demolishing , ↑Damaging and spoilingWord Builder:–Nouns: destroyer, destruction–Adjectives: indestructible, destructive–Verbs: destroy • • • Extra Examples:» The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster that threatens the future of life on Earth.» The police arrived to find a scene of horrifying destruction.» 30 years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction.» The army left a trail of destruction behind them.» This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale. |
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