"extermination" in Chinese (Simplified)
歼灭灭绝
Definition
指彻底消灭一群生物,通常用来描述对害虫、动物或历史上对某些人群的毁灭。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
'Extermination' 用于正式或严肃的场合,如害虫防治('rats的歼灭')或历史上的种族灭绝。比'elimination'(消除)更强烈、更正式。
Examples
The extermination of mosquitoes helps prevent disease.
**消灭**蚊子有助于预防疾病。
The city planned the extermination of rats in the subway.
该市计划对地铁里的老鼠进行**歼灭**。
The extermination of pests protects crops.
**歼灭**害虫可以保护农作物。
History books describe the extermination of entire communities during wartime.
历史书籍描述了战争期间对整个社区的**灭绝**。
After several attempts, the pest control company finally achieved complete extermination of the termites.
经过几次尝试,杀虫公司终于**彻底消灭**了白蚁。
The documentary explored the tragic extermination of species caused by human activity.
这部纪录片探讨了人类活动导致的物种**灭绝**的悲剧。