reduce something to something

Related to word: reduce

Phrasal Verb

Definition

  1. C2

    to cause something, particularly a substantial structure, to be demolished and turned into debris

    摧毁;化为碎片

    • The fire reduced the entire building to rubble.

      大火将整栋建筑物化为瓦砾。

    • The earthquake reduced the ancient temple to debris.

      地震将这座古老的寺庙化为废墟。

    • The storm knocked down the trees, reducing them to splinters.

      暴风雨将树木吹倒,将它们化为碎片。