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Obliterates Meaning in English

word · lemma: obliterate

əˈbɫɪtɝˌeɪts
uh-BLIT-ur-ayts
əblˈɪtəɹˌeɪts
uh-BLIT-uh-rayts

释义

To destroy something so completely that nothing remains; can refer to physically removing something, or erasing it so it is gone from sight or memory.

用法与细微差别

Formal and dramatic word. Common with physical destruction ('the bomb obliterates the building') or erasing information/memory ('time obliterates the pain'). Not used for small or casual damage. Often confused with 'eliminate' but 'obliterate' suggests total removal.

例句

The fire obliterates the small house in minutes.

basic

The medicine obliterates the virus quickly.

basic

A strong wind obliterates the footprints in the sand.

basic

Time often obliterates old wounds and painful memories.

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One click obliterates all your saved data, so be careful.

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His argument completely obliterates the opposing point of view.

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