to destroy
01
破坏, 摧毁
to cause damage to something in a way that it no longer exists, works, etc.
Transitive: to destroy sth
例子
Wars and conflicts frequently destroy historical landmarks.
战争和冲突经常摧毁历史地标。
02
摧毁, 毁灭
to cause someone severe emotional or spiritual harm
Transitive: to destroy sb
例子
The trauma from the war destroyed many soldiers, leaving them emotionally shattered.
战争的创伤摧毁了许多士兵，使他们精神上支离破碎。
03
摧毁, 彻底击败
to completely defeat or overpower someone
Transitive: to destroy an opponent
例子
The champion boxer destroyed his opponent in the first round.
冠军拳击手在第一轮就摧毁了他的对手。
04
安乐死, 人道毁灭
to end the life of an animal in a way intended to minimize suffering
Transitive: to destroy an animal
例子
The shelter had no choice but to destroy the stray dog because it was too aggressive.
收容所别无选择，只能安乐死那只流浪狗，因为它太具攻击性了。
词汇树
destroyable
destroyed
destroyer
destroy
