destruction
US /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
・UK /dɪ'strʌkʃn/
B1TOEIC
n.NounAct of destroying; damaging beyond repair
The destruction caused by wars between countries is difficult to repair
n.NounThe state of being destroyed or ruined.
The city lay in complete destruction after the earthquake.
n.NounSomething that causes ruin or devastation.
Gossip and lies can be the destruction of a person's reputation.
n.NounThe act of killing or causing the death of living things on a large scale.
The destruction of the enemy was their only goal.
n.NounThe state of being heavily damaged or ruined, especially as a result of military action or natural disaster.
The army caused widespread destruction during the war.
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How these buildings made Turkey-Syria’s earthquake so deadly
- The intensity of the earthquakes alone carried the potential for destruction.
The intensity of the earthquakes alone carried the potential for destruction.
- carried the potential for destruction.
carried the potential for destruction.
Why Does the U.S. Support and Fund Israel So Much? | WSJ
- You know, history has taught us that when terrorists don't pay a price for their terror, when dictators don't pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos and death and more destruction.
You know, history has taught us that when terrorists don't pay a price for their terror, when dictators don't pay a price for their aggression, they cause more chaos and death and more destruction.
- they cause more chaos and death and more destruction.
they cause more chaos and death and more destruction.
How Tokyo Made Itself Earthquake-Proof
- And though these earthquakes do invariably lead to some casualties and some destruction, Tokyo isn't this. But how?
And though these earthquakes do invariably lead to some casualties and some destruction, Tokyo isn't this. But how?
- earthquakes do invariably lead to some casualties and some destruction Tokyo isn't this but how well
earthquakes do invariably lead to some casualties and some destruction Tokyo isn't this but how well
-Fallen Kingdom- - A Minecraft Parody of Coldplay's Viva la Vida (Music Video) Lyrics HD
- And hope one day that this chaos and Destruction turns for the better
And hope one day that this chaos and Destruction turns for the better
- And hoped one day that this chaos end, destruction turns for the better, never a bow in hand.
And hoped one day that this chaos end, destruction turns for the better, never a bow in hand.
Everyday racism: what should we do? Akala | Comment is Free
- can solve without first analysing its cause and then plotting its destruction, as any
can solve without first analysing its cause and then plotting its destruction, as any
- can solve without first analysing its cause and then plotting its destruction, as any
can solve without first analysing its cause and then plotting its destruction, as any
Democratic Presidential Debate - June 26 (Full) | NBC News
- It matters that we nominate a candidate who saw the destruction wrought by a broken health care system and gave people universal health care.
It matters that we nominate a candidate who saw the destruction wrought by a broken health care system and gave people universal health care.
- DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY BROKEN
DESTRUCTION WROUGHT BY BROKEN
Two Taiwans, Two Chinas, Twice
- The destruction of the, this time, full-scale Japanese invasion put a little pause on the nationalist-communist conflict while they teamed up with the unions of states and Soviets to put a little downer on the Japanese day.
The destruction of the, this time, full-scale Japanese invasion put a little pause on the nationalist-communist conflict while they teamed up with the unions of states and Soviets to put a little downer on the Japanese day.
- The destruction of the, this time, full-scale Japanese invasion, put a little pause on the Nationalist-Communist conflict,
The destruction of the, this time, full-scale Japanese invasion, put a little pause on the Nationalist-Communist conflict,
The Science Behind the Massive Turkey-Syria Earthquakes | WSJ
- Destruction followed as aftershocks hit the region.
Destruction followed as aftershocks hit the region.
- The biggest thing is the destruction and loss of life, and it's gonna take them years for recovery.
The biggest thing is the destruction and loss of life, and it's gonna take them years for recovery.
Brazil floods: BBC News Review
- torrential rainstorms cause death and destruction in Brazil.
torrential rainstorms cause death and destruction in Brazil.
- As you can imagine, torrential rain often causes floods and destruction.
As you can imagine, torrential rain often causes floods and destruction.
A New Way to Understand Cancer
- Stunned, they wander off, unable to order the destruction of the sprawling buildings.
Stunned, they wander off, unable to order the destruction of the sprawling buildings.