demolish
/dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ · /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/
CEFR level B2Topic CityWord #5112 in the learning path
拆毁；拆除
Definitions
v. To completely destroy a building or other structure.
拆毁；拆除
v. To show clearly that an argument or theory is wrong.
彻底驳倒
Example
Workers demolished the old garage behind our house.
工人拆除了我们房子后面的旧车库。
Cities should consider restoring historic buildings rather than demolishing them to make space for new developments.
城市应考虑修复历史建筑，而不是将其拆除以腾出空间进行新开发。
Collocations
- demolish a building
- demolish an argument
- demolish completely
Word family
- demolition (n.)
Synonyms
- destroy
- raze
Antonyms
- construct
Usage tip
及物动词，直接接宾语；也可指彻底驳倒论点。
FAQ
- What does demolish mean?
- To completely destroy a building or other structure. To show clearly that an argument or theory is wrong.
- How is demolish pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/, US /dɪˈmɑːlɪʃ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
