to liquidate
01
清算, 消除
to eliminate someone, often perceived as a threat, by causing their death
Transitive: to liquidate sb
例子
The mob boss ordered his henchmen to liquidate the rival gang members.
黑帮老大命令他的手下消灭敌对帮派的成员。
In the espionage thriller, the spy was assigned to liquidate a high-profile target.
在这部间谍惊悚片中，间谍被指派去清算一个高调的目标。
02
清算, 清理
to settle financial matters of a business by determining its liabilities and distributing its assets to cover them
Transitive: to liquidate a business
例子
The board of directors decided to liquidate the business after realizing it was no longer profitable.
董事会在意识到该业务不再盈利后决定清算业务。
In order to liquidate the corporation, they had to conduct a thorough audit of all liabilities and assets.
为了清算公司，他们必须对所有负债和资产进行彻底审计。
03
清算, 偿还
to clear one's debt
Transitive: to liquidate a debt
例子
They were required to liquidate the debt within 15 days of the date due.
他们被要求在到期日后的15天内清偿债务。
After receiving a bonus, he was able to liquidate his outstanding credit card balance.
在收到奖金后，他能够清算他的信用卡未偿余额。
例子
The company decided to liquidate its real estate holdings to cover the outstanding debts.
公司决定清算其房地产资产以偿还未偿债务。
In the event of bankruptcy, the business will need to liquidate its inventory to pay creditors.
在破产的情况下，企业将需要清算其库存以支付债权人。
词汇树
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