pulverize /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/ ( pulverizing, pulverized, pulverizes )

BRIT also pulverise

• 1. 

  V-T To pulverize something means to do great damage to it or to destroy it completely. 摧毁

  例：

  The tsunami pulverized everything in its path.

  这场海啸将所经之地夷为平地。

• 2. 

  V-T If someone pulverizes an opponent in an election or competition, they thoroughly defeat them. 击溃 [非正式]

  例：

  He is set to pulverize his two opponents in the race for the presidency.

  他将肯定在总统大选的较量中击溃自己的两个竞争对手。

• 3. 

  V-T If you pulverize something, you make it into a powder by crushing it. 将...弄成粉末

  例：

  Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the bran to a coarse powder.

  用研钵和杵，把糠磨成粗面。

  例：

  The fries are made from pellets of pulverized potatoes.

  这些薯条是用捣碎后的土豆颗粒做成的。