mid-15c., "repulsion;" 1540s, "utter destruction, eradication," from Middle French extermination and directly from Latin exterminationem (nominative exterminatio) "ejection, banishment," noun of action from past participle stem of exterminare (see exterminate).
双语例句
1. All door and window is sealed for the extermination of mosquito.
为了消灭蚊子，所有的门窗都被封闭起来了。
来自辞典例句
2. In doing so they were saved from extermination.
这样一来却使它们免于绝灭.
来自辞典例句
3. Children of fourteen were considered " independent " for purposes of transport to the extermination camps.
为了把犹太人运往灭绝集中营,14岁的儿童就被视做 “ 独立 ” 的人.
来自演讲部分
4. He will have to perform a tough game, extermination opponents hope.
藉此他才能陆续演出高难度球技, 灭绝对手的希望.
来自互联网
5. After the extermination of the Jedi ranks, lightsabers became rare relics.
