destroy

动词

1. 1

   摧毁、破坏、毁坏

   The earthquake destroyed several buildings in the old town.

   那场地震摧毁了旧城区的好几栋建筑。

2. 2

   毁掉、断送、糟蹋

   One careless message destroyed his reputation overnight.

   一则不小心发出的讯息，一夜之间毁掉了他的名声。

3. 3

   销毁、消灭

   All the old files were destroyed after the audit.

   稽核结束后，所有旧档案都被销毁了。

4. 4

   人道毁灭、扑杀多用于被动

   The injured horse had to be destroyed.

   那匹受伤的马只能被人道毁灭。

5. 5

   痛宰、击溃口语

   Our team destroyed them in the second half.

   我们这队下半场把对手痛宰了一顿。