Destruction



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解释

GRE 红宝书

• n.毁坏, 毁灭 ( 的原因)
• ［英］ n.毁坏, 毁灭 ( 的原因) ( demolition or slaughter; ruin)
• ［记］ de+strict ( 结构、建造) +ion -> 反建造 -> 毁坏
• ［同］ 同根词: construction ( 建立) ; obstruct ( 阻碍)
• ［例］ Pride was her destruction. ( 骄傲是她毁灭的原因)

Webster Collegiate

noun

• Etymology: Middle English destruccioun, from Anglo-French destruction, from Latin destruction-, destructio, from destruere
• Date: 14th century
• 1. the state or fact of being destroyed ; ruin
• 2. the action or process of destroying something
• 3. a destroying agency

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