demolition

拆除、拆毁

The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.

那座旧工厂预定下个月拆除。

爆破、摧毁

The bridge was brought down by controlled demolition.

那座桥是以控制爆破的方式拆掉的。

驳倒、推翻比喻

His demolition of their argument left the room silent.

他把对方的论点驳得一败涂地，全场一片安静。

拆除的、拆屋的限定名词前

A demolition crew arrived early to fence off the site.

拆除工程的工班一早就来把工地围起来。