eliminated
/iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ (bre, ipa) · [ɪlˈɪmənˌetɪd] /iˈlɪm.ə.neɪt/ (ame, ipa) · [ɪlˈɪmənˌetɪd] /i-ˈli-mə-ˌnāt/ (ame, mw)
eliminated — verb
- eliminatedpresent simple I / you / we / they
- eliminateds3rd person singular
- eliminateding-ing form
- eliminatededpast simple
1. to completely get rid of something unwanted, unnecessary, or harmful so that it
to completely get rid of something unwanted, unnecessary, or harmful so that it no longer exists or has any effect
The government eliminated all import taxes on essential medicines last year.
eliminate + direct object (taxes, fees, charges)
Amihan used a special cleaning spray to eliminate the stubborn stains from her kitchen floor.
eliminate + stain / dirt / mark
Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help eliminate the risk of many common diseases.
The new software eliminated several outdated steps from the company's ordering process.
- remove
less forceful; does not imply destruction, only relocation
- eradicate
stronger, more formal; implies total destruction of something harmful
- get rid of
more informal, idiomatic phrasal verb with the same core meaning
文法句型
eliminate + noun phrase
be eliminated from + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently passive. The subject is often an institution, a system, or a process rather than a person acting directly. The object is typically something abstract (risk, problem, inequality) or a class of physical things (fees, waste, chemicals).
常見錯誤
2. to defeat a person or team in a competition so that they are forced to leave and
to defeat a person or team in a competition so that they are forced to leave and cannot continue taking part
Brazil eliminated Japan in the quarter-finals with a decisive 3–0 victory.
eliminate + team in + round of tournament
Kenji was eliminated from the singing competition after forgetting the lyrics on stage.
passive: be eliminated from + competition
The defending champion was eliminated in the first round by a young newcomer.
If we lose this match, we will be eliminated from the championship entirely.
文法句型
eliminate + team / player
be eliminated from + competition / tournament / race
用法筆記
Very common in sports, games, and talent contests. Usually in the passive (be eliminated) because the focus is on the losing party. The preposition from introduces the competition, and in/by introduces the round or defeating party.
常見錯誤
3. to kill someone deliberately, especially in a planned, organized, or official wa
to kill someone deliberately, especially in a planned, organized, or official way, often used as a euphemism for murder
The dictator ordered his political rivals to be eliminated before the election.
formal euphemism: order to be eliminated
In the crime novel, the gang leader sent two men to eliminate the witness before the trial.
The intelligence agency reportedly eliminated a high-ranking target in a covert operation.
The warlord eliminated anyone who questioned his authority in the region.
- murder
more direct and legally specific; not euphemistic
- assassinate
specifically for killing a public figure, usually for political reasons
- do away with
informal euphemistic phrase with similar meaning
- take out
informal; common in crime and military contexts
文法句型
eliminate + person / rival / opponent
be eliminated by + someone
用法筆記
This sense is a formal or euphemistic way of saying 'murder' or 'kill'. It is very strong language and should not be used casually. Common in news reports about military or intelligence operations, crime fiction, and political contexts. The passive voice is often used to avoid naming the agent.
常見錯誤
4. to remove waste or harmful substances from the body through natural biological p
to remove waste or harmful substances from the body through natural biological processes such as urination or defecation
The kidneys play a vital role in eliminating waste products from the bloodstream.
medical: eliminate + waste from + body part
Heather's doctor told her to drink more water to help her body eliminate toxins more effectively.
A high-fibre diet helps the digestive system eliminate solid waste on a regular schedule.
After surgery, it took Ritu several days to eliminate waste from her body normally again.
文法句型
eliminate + waste / toxins / substances + from the body
用法筆記
This sense is formal and clinical; in everyday conversation, people are more likely to use simpler terms like 'go to the bathroom', 'pass urine', or 'have a bowel movement'. Common in health, biology, and medical writing.