to expunge
01
擦除, 划掉
to remove something, often by erasing or crossing it out
Transitive: to expunge part of a writing
例子
The teacher asked the students to expunge the incorrect answers and write the correct ones.
老师要求学生删除错误的答案并写出正确的答案。
The artist decided to expunge certain details from the painting to create a more minimalist look.
艺术家决定从画作中抹去某些细节，以创造更简约的外观。
02
清除, 消除
to completely eliminate something
Transitive: to expunge sth
例子
The goal was to expunge any trace of his former association with the company.
目的是消除他与公司之前任何联系的痕迹。
The technician expunged the virus from the computer system.
技术员从计算机系统中彻底清除了病毒。
