How do you use "destruction" in a sentence?

The hurricane caused widespread destruction. The destruction of the rainforest must be stopped. Weapons of mass destruction pose a global threat.

destruction

Q: What does "destruction" mean?

The act of destroying something completely 'Destruction' is the act of destroying or being destroyed, typically resulting in complete damage or ruin. It can refer to physical damage, the end of something abstract, or widespread devastation.

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Meaning: The act of destroying something completely

破坏，毁灭

destrucción

破壊

파괴

'Destruction' is the act of destroying or being destroyed, typically resulting in complete damage or ruin. It can refer to physical damage, the end of something abstract, or widespread devastation.

「destruction」是摧毁或被摧毁的行为，通常导致完全损坏或毁灭。它可以指物理损坏、抽象事物的终结或广泛的破坏。

«Destruction» es el acto de destruir o ser destruido, típicamente resultando en daño o ruina completa. Puede referirse a daño físico, el fin de algo abstracto, o devastación generalizada.

「destruction」は破壊する、または破壊される行為で、通常は完全な損害や破滅をもたらします。物理的な損害、抽象的なものの終わり、または広範な荒廃を指すことができます。

'Destruction'은 파괴하거나 파괴되는 행위로, 일반적으로 완전한 손상이나 폐허를 초래합니다. 물리적 피해, 추상적인 것의 소멸, 또는 광범위한 황폐화를 가리킬 수 있습니다.

Examples

The hurricane caused widespread destruction.
飓风造成了大范围的破坏。
El huracán causó destrucción generalizada.
ハリケーンは広範囲にわたる破壊を引き起こしました。
허리케인은 광범위한 파괴를 일으켰습니다.
The destruction of the rainforest must be stopped.
必须阻止热带雨林的破坏。
La destrucción de la selva tropical debe detenerse.
熱帯雨林の破壊は止めなければなりません。
열대우림의 파괴를 멈춰야 합니다.
Weapons of mass destruction pose a global threat.
大规模杀伤性武器对全球构成威胁。
Las armas de destrucción masiva representan una amenaza global.
大量破壊兵器は世界的な脅威です。
대량살상무기는 전 세계적인 위협입니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'destruction', from Latin 'destructionem', from 'destruere' (to tear down, demolish), combining 'de-' (un-, down) + 'struere' (to build, pile up).

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal