The Open Dictionary

obliterate

動詞

UK/əˈblɪt.ᵊr.eɪt/
US/əˈblɪt̬.ə.reɪt/

定義 obliterate 動詞

  1. TransitiveUsually passive

    To completely destroy something, removing all traces of its existence, or to cover it entirely so it cannot be seen.

    • The fire nearly obliterated the entire village, leaving only rubble.

    • The heavy snowfall completely obliterated the path, making it unidentifiable.

    • Time had begun to obliterate some of the wrinkles on his face.

  2. Transitive

    To completely remove an idea or feeling from someone's mind, making it disappear entirely.

    • He tried to obliterate the pain of losing his loved one by working.

    • She struggled to obliterate all memories of the accident from her mind.

    • The country’s leader tried to obliterate the traditional culture of its people.