annihilate /əˈnaɪəˌleɪt/ TEM8 ( annihilating, annihilated, annihilates )

• 1. 

  V-T To annihilate something means to destroy it completely. 毁灭

  例：

  There are lots of ways of annihilating the planet.

  有很多毁灭那个星球的方式。

• 2. 

  annihilation N-UNCOUNT 毁灭

  例：

  ...the threat of nuclear war and annihilation of the human race.

  …核战争与人类毁灭的威胁。

• 3. 

  V-T If you annihilate someone in a contest or argument, you totally defeat them. 彻底击败

  例：

  The Dutch annihilated the Olympic champions 5-0.

  荷兰队以5-0彻底打败了奥运会冠军队。