obliterate
UK/ә'blitәreit/US
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Definitions
v.
To destroy or remove something completely, leaving no trace.
彻底消灭，抹去，清除
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedobagainst, toward, in the way of
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literstem
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ateto make, having
=obliterate
Common Collocations
- 1.obliterate evidence销毁证据
- 2.obliterate traces彻底消灭
- 3.obliterate completely完全抹去
Example Sentences
- 1.
The bombing campaign sought to obliterate the enemy's infrastructure.
- 2.
Time cannot obliterate the memories of that tragic day.