to destroy
01
破壊する, 滅ぼす
to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Transitive: to destroy sth
例
Environmental pollution often destroys delicate ecosystems and harms wildlife.
環境汚染はしばしば繊細な生態系を破壊し、野生生物に害を及ぼします。
02
破壊する, 打ち砕く
to cause someone severe emotional or spiritual harm
Transitive: to destroy sb
例
Her betrayal destroyed him, leaving him unable to trust anyone again.
彼女の裏切りは彼を破壊し、二度と誰も信じられなくさせた。
03
打ち負かす, 粉砕する
to completely defeat or overpower someone
Transitive: to destroy an opponent
例
His strategic move destroyed his rival.
彼の戦略的な動きはライバルを破壊した。
04
安楽死させる, 処分する
to end the life of an animal in a way intended to minimize suffering
Transitive: to destroy an animal
例
The vet had to destroy the horse after its injury proved untreatable.
獣医は、その馬の怪我が治療不可能であると証明された後、安楽死させなければならなかった。
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