obliterate
/əˈblɪtəreɪt/
CEFR level C2Topic EnvironmentWord #7246 in the learning path
彻底毁灭；抹去
Definitions
v. Destroy or remove something completely, leaving little or no trace.
彻底毁灭；抹去
Example
Heavy snowfall had obliterated every footprint on the garden path.
大雪已将花园小路上的所有脚印彻底覆盖。
Rapid urban development can obliterate historic neighbourhoods unless effective conservation measures are introduced early in the planning process.
快速的城市开发可能彻底毁掉历史街区，除非在规划初期就引入有效的保护措施。
Collocations
- obliterate all traces
- completely obliterate
- obliterate evidence
Word family
- obliteration (n.)
Synonyms
- eradicate
- erase
- destroy
Antonyms
- preserve
Usage tip
是动词，强调彻底消除，比普通 remove 语气更强。
FAQ
- What does obliterate mean?
- Destroy or remove something completely, leaving little or no trace.
- How is obliterate pronounced?
- UK /əˈblɪtəreɪt/, US /əˈblɪtəreɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
