| 释义 |
dem·o·li·tion
\ˌdeməˈlishən, ˌdēm-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French & Latin; Middle French, from Latin demolition-, demolitio, from demolitus (past participle of demoliri to demolish) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : the act or process of demolishing or the state of being demolished
2. demolitions plural, obsolete : ruins, remains
3.
a. : destruction of structures, areas, or targets especially in warfare by means of explosives
< demolition of vital communication units >
< demolition experts >
b. demolitions plural : the explosives used for such destruction |