pulverize
US /ˈpʌl.və.raɪz/
UK /ˈpʌl.vər.aɪz/
動詞
1.
粉碎, 磨成粉
to reduce to fine particles; to crush or grind into dust or powder
範例:
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The machine is used to pulverize the rocks into gravel.
這台機器用於將岩石粉碎成碎石。
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You need to pulverize the dried herbs before adding them to the sauce.
在將乾香草加入醬汁之前，你需要先將其磨成粉。
2.
擊潰, 徹底摧毀
to defeat utterly; to destroy or demolish
範例:
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The home team pulverized their opponents with a 10-0 victory.
主隊以10比0的戰績擊潰了對手。
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Her arguments pulverized his theory.
她的論點徹底推翻了他的理論。