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Wrecking Meaning in English

word · lemma: wreck

/ˈɹɛkɪŋ/
RE-king
/ɹˈɛkɪŋ/
RE-king

释义

The act of destroying or severely damaging something, most often a building; also used for causing great harm or ruin in general.

用法与细微差别

Most common in 'wrecking ball' (machine for demolition) and 'wrecking crew'. Mainly used in the context of building demolition, but can mean severe destruction in other contexts (e.g. 'wrecking someone's life'). Not used for minor damage.

例句

The wrecking of the old building started today.

basic

The wrecking company used a huge crane.

basic

A wrecking ball knocked down the wall.

basic

The city hired a wrecking crew to clear the old warehouses.

natural

She's afraid the renovations will mean wrecking her favorite café.

natural

After the storm, insurance didn't cover the wrecking of their home.

natural