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
Environmental pollution often destroys delicate ecosystems and harms wildlife.
环境污染经常破坏脆弱的生态系统并危害野生动物。
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
Her betrayal destroyed him, leaving him unable to trust anyone again.
她的背叛摧毁了他，让他再也无法信任任何人。
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。
The team 's performance destroyed their rivals, leading to a crushing victory.
球队的表现摧毁了他们的对手，导致了一场压倒性的胜利。
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 vet had to destroy the horse after its injury proved untreatable.
兽医在马的伤势被证明无法治疗后不得不销毁它。
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
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