destroy
Từ điển Collocation
destroy verb
1 damage sth so badly that it no longer exists
ADV. completely, entirely, totally, utterly | all but, almost, effectively, practically, virtually Their lives have been virtually destroyed by this tragedy. | largely | partly | systematically The rainforest is being systematically destroyed. | by fire The building was destroyed by fire last year.
VERB + DESTROY can/could Drugs can destroy the health and lives of young people. | threaten to This disease threatens to destroy many of our native trees.
PHRASES an attempt to destroy sth a new attempt to destroy enemy positions | be capable of destroying sth These weapons are capable of destroying the entire planet. | be intent on destroying sth She seemed intent on destroying everything they had built up together.
2 kill an animal
ADV. humanely
PHRASES have to be destroyed The horse broke a leg and had to be destroyed.
Từ điển WordNet
v.
- do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of; destruct
The fire destroyed the house
- destroy completely; damage irreparably; ruin
You have ruined my car by pouring sugar in the tank!
The tears ruined her make-up
- defeat soundly; demolish
The home team demolished the visitors
- put to death
The customs agents destroyed the dog that was found to be rabid
English Synonym and Antonym Dictionary
destroys|destroyed|destroying
syn.: devastate exterminate finish kill ruin slay spoil wreck
ant.: construct establish
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