destruction
gb/dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/ us/dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
B1
Angličtina
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Podstatné jméno
B1
action
1
act or result of ruining completely
The act or process of breaking or damaging something so much that it cannot be used, fixed, or kept.
Vzorec užití:
the destruction of [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often use *destruction* when they only mean light or partial damage. *Destruction* suggests that something is ruined or cannot be used or saved anymore, while *damage* can be smaller and not final. Also, *destruction* is usually uncountable (we say *a lot of destruction*, not *many destructions* in normal use).
Synonyma
devastation (Often emphasizes very great physical damage, especially to land, buildings, or communities.)
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ruin (Can refer to both physical and non-physical damage; slightly broader and sometimes less absolute than destruction.)
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demolition (Usually planned and controlled destruction of buildings or structures.)
Antonyma
preservation (Focuses on keeping something in good condition and preventing damage or destruction.)
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protection (Emphasizes actively keeping something safe from damage or destruction.)
Kolokace
cause destruction
|widespread destruction
|total destruction
|mass destruction
|the destruction of the environment
|path of destruction
Témata
war
|disaster
|environment
|crime
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The earthquake caused widespread destruction across the region.
- Years of war have led to the destruction of the city’s historic center.
- The wildfire left a path of destruction through the forest.
- We must act now to stop the destruction of the rainforest.
- The explosion resulted in the total destruction of the factory.
Učební příklady
- The storm caused great destruction in the town.
- Fire can bring destruction to homes and forests.
- They want to stop the destruction of old buildings in the city.
- The war led to the destruction of many villages.
- Pollution is slowly causing the destruction of sea life.
Podstatné jméno
literary
C1
entity
2
cause of someone’s ruin or death
Something that makes a person’s life, success, or health completely fail, often because of what that person does.
Vzorec užití:
[something] is [someone]’s destruction
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes try to use this meaning in very casual situations where it sounds too strong or dramatic. For example, saying *Chocolate is my destruction* in a serious context may sound exaggerated or humorous rather than literal.
Synonyma
downfall (Common in this abstract sense; focuses on the loss of power, success, or good position rather than physical death.)
Antonyma
salvation (Suggests being saved from ruin, failure, or death; often used in moral, religious, or dramatic contexts.)
Kolokace
be the destruction of [someone]
|lead to [someone]’s destruction
|cause [someone]’s destruction
|[someone] finds their own destruction
Témata
life
|morality
|health
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- In the novel, his pride is ultimately his destruction.
- Her addiction to gambling was the destruction of her career and family life.
- He knew that continuing down this path would mean his own destruction.
- Their greed became the company’s destruction in the end.
- The poet warns that anger can be a person’s destruction if left unchecked.
Učební příklady
- Alcohol was his destruction; he lost his job and family.
- His love of risk may be his destruction one day.
- The leader’s lies were the destruction of his good name.
- Some people say that hate is our destruction.
- Their own choices brought about their destruction.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
destruction
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
US/dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
Slabiky a přízvuk
de - struc - tion (3 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (struc)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: destruction
- Plural: destruction, destructions
Příbuzná slova
Forms
destructions
noun
Core family
destroy
verb B1
destructive
adjective B1
Related words
destroyer
noun
Negative and opposite forms
indestructible
adjective
Advanced or less common
destructively
adverb
destructiveness
noun
Výrazy
a path of destruction
1/ə pˈæθ əv dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
line of heavy damage
An area that has been badly damaged in a line or track by something like a storm, fire, or army as it moved through.
Příklady
- The tornado cut a path of destruction through three towns.
- The army left a path of destruction behind it as it advanced.
- Satellite images showed a clear path of destruction after the hurricane.
a trail of destruction
1/ə tɹˈeɪl əv dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
series of places badly damaged
Many damaged places left behind in the line where something has moved, such as a storm, riot, or violent group.
Příklady
- The rioters left a trail of destruction through the city center.
- The typhoon carved a trail of destruction along the coast.
- The bombings created a trail of destruction that stretched for miles.
leave a trail of destruction
1/lˈiv ə tɹˈeɪl əv dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
idiom
move while causing much damage
To go through an area and cause serious damage in many places as you go.
Příklady
- The storm left a trail of destruction across the island.
- The invading forces left a trail of destruction wherever they passed.
- Hackers can leave a trail of destruction in company computer systems if security is weak.
mutually assured destruction
1/mjˈut͡ʃuəli əʃˈʊɹd dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
nuclear standoff where both lose
A situation in which two or more countries all have enough nuclear weapons to destroy each other, so using them would mean everyone is destroyed.
Příklady
- During the Cold War, mutually assured destruction was seen as a way to prevent nuclear war.
- The strategy of mutually assured destruction relies on both sides fearing total loss.
- Some experts say that mutually assured destruction is less stable in a world with more nuclear states.
weapons of mass destruction
1/wˈɛpənz əv mˈæs dɪstɹˈʌkʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
very powerful, wide-area weapons
Nuclear, chemical, or biological weapons that can kill a very large number of people and destroy big areas at once.
Příklady
- The treaty bans the production of weapons of mass destruction.
- They were accused of secretly developing weapons of mass destruction.
- Fear of weapons of mass destruction shaped international policy for many years.