destruction
/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic EnvironmentWord #4675 in the learning path
破坏；毁灭
Definitions
n. Damage so severe that something no longer exists or works.
破坏；毁灭
Example
The storm left a trail of destruction along the coast.
风暴沿海岸留下了一片破坏的痕迹。
The destruction of natural habitats threatens biodiversity and reduces the resources available to local communities.
自然栖息地的破坏威胁生物多样性，也减少了当地社区可利用的资源。
Collocations
- habitat destruction
- widespread destruction
- a trail of destruction
Word family
- destroy (v.)
- destructive (adj.)
- destructively (adv.)
Synonyms
- devastation
Antonyms
- creation
Usage tip
通常不可数；动词是destroy，不是destruct。
FAQ
- What does destruction mean?
- Damage so severe that something no longer exists or works.
- How is destruction pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/, US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
