destruction
US /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
UK /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/
1.
破坏, 毁灭
the action or process of causing so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be repaired
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The earthquake caused widespread destruction.
地震造成了广泛的破坏。
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The city suffered massive destruction during the war.
这座城市在战争中遭受了巨大的破坏。
2.
毁坏, 废墟
the state of being destroyed
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The old building was in a state of complete destruction.
那座旧建筑处于完全毁坏的状态。
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The forest fire left a path of utter destruction.
森林大火留下了一片彻底的毁灭。