destroy
gb/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/ us/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
B1
อังกฤษ
~ 1600
elpusztít, megsemmisít, tönkretesz, romba dönt, szétrombol, elver, lealáz, simán legyőz
คำกริยา
B1
1
รูปแบบการใช้:
to destroy [something]
The fire destroyed several homes in the town.
A tűz több otthont is elpusztított a városban.
The virus destroyed important files on my computer.
A vírus fontos fájlokat tett tönkre a számítógépemen.
The explosion destroyed the bridge, cutting off access to the city.
Floodwaters destroyed the crops in the valley.
They destroyed the old stadium to make room for a new one.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
The storm destroyed the house.
A vihar elpusztította a házat.
Fire destroyed the car.
A tűz tönkretette az autót.
The bomb destroyed the building.
The flood destroyed the farm.
The machine destroyed the paper.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners sometimes confuse 'destroy' with 'damage'. 'Damage' means harm but not total ruin; 'destroy' means total ruin or loss.
ความหมาย
To damage beyond repair
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
destroy evidence
|destroy property
|destroy completely
|destroy the building
|destroy the enemy
คำพ้องความหมาย
ruin (Often implies serious damage but not necessarily total loss of function.)
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demolish (Commonly used for buildings and structures, often in a planned way.)
คำตรงข้าม
build (Means to create or construct something, the opposite of tearing it down.)
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preserve (Means to keep something safe from harm or damage.)
หัวข้อ
war
|crime
|disasters
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
คำจำกัดความ
To break or damage something so badly that it cannot be used again.
To cause so much damage to something that it no longer exists or cannot be used or repaired.
คำกริยา
B2
2
รูปแบบการใช้:
to destroy [hope/relationship/reputation]
The scandal destroyed his political career.
A botrány tönkretette a politikai karrierjét.
Her harsh words destroyed their friendship.
Bántó szavai tönkretették a barátságukat.
The news destroyed his hope for a better future.
The betrayal destroyed the trust between them.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
The bad news destroyed his hope.
A rossz hír romba döntötte minden reményét.
She destroyed their friendship.
Tönkretette a barátságukat.
The lie destroyed trust.
The scandal destroyed his career.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may try to use 'destroy' for minor problems in relationships where 'hurt' or 'damage' would be more accurate.
ความหมาย
To completely end something non-physical
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
destroy trust
|destroy confidence
|destroy a friendship
|destroy someone's reputation
คำพ้องความหมาย
shatter (Often used figuratively for breaking feelings or hopes suddenly.)
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undermine (Implies weakening over time rather than sudden ending.)
คำตรงข้าม
strengthen (Means to make stronger or more secure.)
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build up (Means to develop or improve something over time.)
หัวข้อ
emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
To end something like a plan, hope, or relationship completely.
To bring an abstract thing, such as an idea, plan, relationship, or feeling, to a complete end.
คำกริยา
B2
INFORMAL
3
รูปแบบการใช้:
to destroy [opponent] in [competition]
Our team destroyed theirs in the final match.
A mi csapatunk csúnyán elverte az ő csapatukat a döntőben.
She destroyed her opponent in the debate.
Lealázta az ellenfelét a vitában.
They destroyed the visiting team 6–0.
ตัวอย่างสำหรับผู้เรียน
We destroyed them in the game.
Simán elvertük őket a meccsen.
She destroyed her friend in chess.
Simán elverte a barátját sakkban.
The team destroyed their rivals.
ข้อผิดพลาดที่พบบ่อย:
Learners may misunderstand this figurative use and think it means physical harm rather than just winning easily.
ความหมาย
To win by a large margin
คำที่ใช้ร่วมกัน
destroy the competition
|destroy the opponent
คำพ้องความหมาย
crush (Informal term meaning to defeat easily and decisively.)
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overwhelm (Emphasizes overpowering strength leading to victory.)
คำตรงข้าม
lose to (To be defeated by another competitor.)
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draw with (To tie with an opponent rather than defeating them.)
หัวข้อ
sports
|competition
|core_vocabulary
คำจำกัดความ
To win against someone very easily and by a lot.
To defeat someone thoroughly in a contest, game, or conflict.
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รูปคำในพจนานุกรม
destroy
IPA
GB/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
US/dɪstɹˈɔɪ/
พยางค์และการเน้นเสียง
des - troy (2 พยางค์)
Stress on 2nd syllable (troy)
รูปคำ
Verb
- Base: destroy
- 3rd Person Singular: destroys
- Present Participle: destroying
- Past: destroyed
กลุ่มคำที่เกี่ยวข้อง
Forms
destroys
verb
destroying
verb
destroyed
verb
Core family
destruction
noun B1
destructive
adjective B1
Related words
destroyer
noun
destructively
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
indestructible
adjective
Advanced or less common
destructible
adjective
destructiveness
noun
วลีและสำนวน
destroy evidence
1/dɪstɹˈɔɪ ˈɛvədəns/
fixed phrase
Get rid of proof permanently
To get rid of proof so no one can use it.
ตัวอย่าง
- The suspect tried to destroy evidence before the police arrived.
- He burned the letters to destroy evidence of their meeting.
destroy property
1/dɪstɹˈɔɪ pɹˈɑpɚti/
fixed phrase
Cause severe damage to things or buildings
To break or ruin things that belong to someone else.
ตัวอย่าง
- Vandals destroyed property during the protest.
- The storm destroyed property along the coast.
destroy someone's reputation
1/dɪstɹˈɔɪ sˈʌmwˌʌnz ɹˌɛpjətˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
Ruin public image completely
To make people think badly about someone so they lose respect.
ตัวอย่าง
- The false news story destroyed his reputation.
- Her actions destroyed her reputation in the community.