elimination
UK/i.limi'neiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The act of completely removing something, or of knocking someone out of a contest.
消除，排除；淘汰。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedeliminate + -ation (act/process) = 'the act of putting out across the threshold.' The noun for removing something completely or being knocked out of a contest.
Root limen still carries 6 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.elimination of对……的消除
- 2.process of elimination排除法
- 3.elimination round淘汰赛轮次
Example Sentences
- 1.
The elimination of trade barriers boosted exports.
- 2.
It's a knockout tournament with elimination after each round.