kill off
US /kɪl ɔf/
UK /kɪl ɔf/
片語動詞
1.
殺死, 消滅
to destroy or remove completely
範例:
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The new pesticide was designed to kill off all the insects in the garden.
這種新農藥旨在殺死花園裡的所有昆蟲。
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The company's poor management eventually killed off the business.
公司糟糕的管理最終扼殺了這項業務。
2.
扼殺, 使…消失
to make someone or something stop existing or being popular
範例:
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The new technology threatens to kill off traditional industries.
新技術威脅要扼殺傳統產業。
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The director decided to kill off the main character in the final episode.
導演決定在最後一集殺死主角。
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