eradication
/ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic HealthWord #5596 in the learning path
根除；彻底消灭
Definitions
n. the complete removal or destruction of something harmful
根除；彻底消灭
Example
Complete eradication of these weeds will take patience.
要彻底清除这些杂草，需要耐心。
The eradication of infectious diseases requires sustained investment in vaccination programmes and public health infrastructure.
根除传染病需要持续投资于疫苗接种计划和公共卫生基础设施。
Collocations
- disease eradication
- the eradication of poverty
- eradication programme
Word family
- eradicate (v.)
Synonyms
- elimination
Usage tip
强调彻底消除，常用eradication of。
FAQ
- What does eradication mean?
- the complete removal or destruction of something harmful
- How is eradication pronounced?
- UK /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/, US /ɪˌrædɪˈkeɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
