eradicate
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #6378 in the learning path
根除；彻底消灭
Definitions
v. To completely remove or destroy something harmful.
根除；彻底消灭
Example
We removed every root to eradicate weeds from the garden.
我们清除了每一处草根，以彻底除去花园里的杂草。
International vaccination programmes aim to eradicate infectious diseases by ensuring that vulnerable populations receive adequate protection.
国际疫苗接种计划旨在确保易感人群得到充分保护，从而根除传染病。
Collocations
- eradicate disease
- eradicate poverty
- eradicate illiteracy
Word family
- eradication (n.)
Synonyms
- eliminate
- wipe out
Usage tip
强调彻底消除，语气强于reduce，常用于疾病或贫困。
FAQ
- What does eradicate mean?
- To completely remove or destroy something harmful.
- How is eradicate pronounced?
- UK /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/, US /ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
