kill off
US /kɪl ɔf/
UK /kɪl ɔf/
1.
杀死, 消灭
to destroy or remove completely
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The new pesticide was designed to kill off all the insects in the garden.
这种新农药旨在杀死花园里的所有昆虫。
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The company's poor management eventually killed off the business.
公司糟糕的管理最终扼杀了这项业务。
2.
扼杀, 使…消失
to make someone or something stop existing or being popular
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The new technology threatens to kill off traditional industries.
新技术威胁要扼杀传统产业。
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The director decided to kill off the main character in the final episode.
导演决定在最后一集杀死主角。