destruction
noun [ U ] uk/dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ us/dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
B2 毁灭，消灭，破坏
the act of destroying something, or the fact of being destroyed
Many people are very concerned about the destruction of the rainforests. 许多人都非常关注雨林遭破坏的问题。
Unusually high winds left a trail of destruction over the area. 罕见的大风在该地区造成了一连串的破坏。
weapons of mass destruction (= those which kill or hurt large numbers of people) 大规模杀伤性武器
Synonyms: depredation desolation (EMPTINESS)devastation (DAMAGE)ruin
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- The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster.
- The police arrived to find a scene of horrifying destruction.
- 30 years after the fire he is still haunted by images of death and destruction.
- The army left a trail of destruction behind them.
- This century has witnessed environmental destruction on an unprecedented scale.