abolish
/əˈbɒlɪʃ/ · /əˈbɑːlɪʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4002 in the learning path
废除；取消
Definitions
v. to officially end a law, system, or established practice
废除；取消
Example
Our library has abolished fines for returning books late.
我们的图书馆已经取消了逾期还书罚款。
Some economists argue that governments should abolish subsidies that encourage excessive consumption of fossil fuels.
一些经济学家主张，政府应废除鼓励过度消耗化石燃料的补贴。
Collocations
- abolish a law
- abolish a tax
- abolish slavery
Word family
- abolition (n.)
- abolitionist (n.)
Synonyms
- eliminate
- scrap
Antonyms
- establish
- introduce
Usage tip
常接法律、制度或惯例，不用于取消普通预约。
FAQ
- What does abolish mean?
- to officially end a law, system, or established practice
- How is abolish pronounced?
- UK /əˈbɒlɪʃ/, US /əˈbɑːlɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
