Demolishing Meaning in English
word · lemma: demolish
释义
Tearing down or completely destroying a building or structure. The word can also be used figuratively to mean forcefully defeating or breaking something down.
用法与细微差别
Mostly used for large structures like buildings; formal or technical contexts, but also news and everyday speech. Can be used metaphorically: 'demolishing an argument.' Common with 'demolishing a house/building.' Avoid confusing with 'destroying' (broader) or 'breaking' (smaller things).
例句
They are demolishing the old school building.
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The city is demolishing unsafe houses.
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Workers are demolishing the bridge to build a new one.
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They ended up demolishing the team's defense in the second half.
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The crowd cheered as the wrecking ball started demolishing the tower.
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That comedian is demolishing tonight—everyone is laughing nonstop.
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