destroy
Significado: To damage something so badly that it no longer exists or works
Destroy means to cause such severe damage that something no longer exists or cannot be repaired. It can apply to physical objects ('the fire destroyed the building') or abstract things ('destroy someone's reputation'). 'Destruction' is the noun form. 'Destructive' describes things that cause destruction.
Ejemplos
- The earthquake destroyed hundreds of buildings. 地震摧毁了数百栋建筑。El terremoto destruyó cientos de edificios.地震は何百もの建物を破壊した。지진이 수백 채의 건물을 파괴했다.
- Years of neglect had destroyed the garden. 多年的疏忽毁掉了花园。Años de abandono habían destruido el jardín.何年もの放置で庭は荒れ果てた。수년간의 방치로 정원은 황폐해졌다.
- Don't destroy your chances by arriving late. 别因为迟到而毁掉你的机会。No destruyas tus oportunidades llegando tarde.遅刻してチャンスを台無しにするな。늦게 도착해서 기회를 망치지 마라.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Old French 'destruire', from Vulgar Latin 'destrugere', alteration of Latin 'destruere' meaning 'to tear down', from 'de-' (down) and 'struere' (to pile, build). Related to 'structure' and 'construct'.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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