destroy/dɪ'strɔɪ/

v. damage sth so badly that it no longer exists or cannot be used

v. [T] 破坏，毁坏：Most of the city was destroyed in the war. 该市的大部分都在战争中毁坏了。

◇destroy the evidence销毁证据

◇destroy the environment 破坏环境

◇destroy one's confidence 打击信心

构词de（反向）+ stroy (= structure)

音组-oy/-ɔɪ/

annoy; destroy; employ; enjoy; joy; toy

辨析damage; destroy; ruin