destroy
/dɪˈstrɔɪ/
CEFR level A2Topic EnvironmentWord #1225 in the learning path
摧毁；毁灭
Definitions
v. To damage something so badly that it cannot be used.
摧毁；毁灭
v. To completely end something valuable, such as trust or hope.
彻底破坏；使丧失
Example
A sudden storm destroyed the old shed behind our house.
一场突如其来的暴风雨摧毁了我们屋后的旧棚子。
Uncontrolled urban expansion can destroy natural habitats and threaten the survival of species that depend on them.
不受控制的城市扩张会摧毁自然栖息地，威胁依赖这些栖息地的物种生存。
Collocations
- destroy habitats
- destroy evidence
- destroy confidence
- completely destroy
Word family
- destruction (n.)
- destructive (adj.)
- destroyer (n.)
Synonyms
- ruin
- wreck
Antonyms
- create
- preserve
Usage tip
destroy比damage程度重，通常指彻底毁坏。
FAQ
- What does destroy mean?
- To damage something so badly that it cannot be used. To completely end something valuable, such as trust or hope.
- How is destroy pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstrɔɪ/, US /dɪˈstrɔɪ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
