eliminate
/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
CEFR level B2Topic ThinkingWord #4436 in the learning path
消除；排除
Definitions
v. To remove or get rid of something completely.
消除；排除
v. To defeat someone so they cannot continue in a competition.
淘汰
Example
This water filter eliminates unpleasant smells from tap water.
这个净水器能去除自来水中的异味。
Improved public transport could eliminate the need for many urban residents to own a private car.
改善公共交通可以使许多城市居民不再需要拥有私家车。
Collocations
- eliminate the need for
- eliminate errors
- eliminate a possibility
- be eliminated from a competition
Word family
- elimination (n.)
Synonyms
- remove
- eradicate
- exclude
Usage tip
比reduce更彻底，强调完全去除或排除。
FAQ
- What does eliminate mean?
- To remove or get rid of something completely. To defeat someone so they cannot continue in a competition.
- How is eliminate pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/, US /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
