put an end to the existence of (something) by damaging or attacking it
毁灭;摧毁;彻底破坏(某物)
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the room had been destroyed by fire .这间屋被大火烧毁了。
completely ruin or spoil (something)
彻底毁掉;打破(某物)
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he had destroyed her dreams .他毁了她的梦想。
ruin (someone) emotionally or spiritually
(在感情、精神上)毁掉(某人);使(某人)崩溃
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he has been determined to destroy her .他下决心要毁了她。
defeat (someone) utterly
彻底打败(某人)
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Northants have the batting to destroy anyone .北安普敦队的击球球艺所向披靡。
(一般作
以人道的方法杀死(有病、凶猛或多余的动物)
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their terrier was destroyed after the attack .他们的㹴犬在这次袭击之后就被以人道的方式宰杀了。
"Middle English: from Old French