obliterate
UK [ə'blɪt.ər.eɪt] US [-'blɪtˌ.ə.reɪt] verb
transitive often passive
■to remove all signs of something, either by destroying it or by covering it so that it cannot be seen 彻底毁掉，抹去，覆盖（使不留痕迹）•The missile strike was devastating - the target was totally obliterated.这次导弹袭击是毁灭性的——目标荡然无存。 •All of a sudden the view was obliterated by the fog.突然之间雾气淹没了这片风景。 transitive
■to make an idea or feeling disappear completely 忘却，抹掉（想法或感情）•Perhaps she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories.也许她喝醉酒是为了忘却痛苦的往事。 |