obliteration

IPA/əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃn/
KK[əblˌɪtɚˈeʃən]IPA/əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃn/

obliteration — 名詞

1. the act of destroying something so completely that no sign or trace of it remain

1.名詞C1
釋義

摧毀；抹滅

徹底破壞，不留任何痕跡

the act of destroying something so completely that no sign or trace of it remains

例句

The wildfire caused the obliteration of the town of Jasper, leaving only ash and rubble.

那場野火徹底摧毀了賈斯珀鎮，只留下灰燼和瓦礫。

cause + the obliteration of [place]

Ryo opened the paper and read about the obliteration of a temple in the earthquake.

Ryo 翻開報紙，讀到一座寺廟在地震中被完全摧毀的消息。

常見搭配
  • the obliteration of [something]
  • complete obliteration
  • total obliteration
  • gradual obliteration
  • near obliteration
  • face obliteration
  • result in obliteration
  • lead to obliteration
  • threaten obliteration
  • escape obliteration
同義詞
  • annihilation

    stronger emphasis on total killing or destruction of a group or army; more common in military contexts

  • eradication

    focuses on removing every instance of something, especially diseases or unwanted species

  • extinction

    describes the dying out of an entire type or species, rather than a deliberate act of destruction

  • demolition

    less formal; refers specifically to deliberate destruction of buildings or structures

反義詞
  • preservation

    the act of keeping something in its original state or condition

  • construction

    building something up, the opposite of destroying

  • restoration

    the process of repairing or returning something to its former condition

文法句型

the obliteration of [something]

用法筆記

Strong, formal noun; usually uncountable and used in the pattern 'the obliteration of [something]'. Can describe literal physical destruction or figurative erasure of records, memories, or cultural features.

常見錯誤

The storm caused the obliteration of the shed roof.' (shed roof damage is not total erasure)
The storm caused the obliteration of the entire village.
'obliteration' implies that nothing is left, not just partial damage.
The company faced obliteration of its profits.' (financial losses are not physical erasure)
The bombing led to the obliteration of the city's main bridge.
use 'obliteration' for physical or tangible things that can be completely wiped out.

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