destruction
destruction
severe damage
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destruction with Russian translation
destruction usage examples
После землетрясения волонтёры помогали убирать завалы после разрушения в деревне.
After the earthquake, volunteers helped clear debris from the destruction.
Лесной пожар вызвал масштабное разрушение в долине.
The wildfire caused widespread destruction across the valley.
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Implies total, often absolute destruction or eradication, sometimes used in military/figurative contexts.
The nuclear strike threatened the annihilation of the city.
Suggests erasing or wiping out completely so that no trace remains; often absolute and final.
The bombing resulted in the obliteration of the historic quarter.
Refers to harm or impairment; often partial or repairable rather than total destruction.
Floodwater caused serious damage to the furniture.
Focuses on a sudden failure or fall of a structure or system; physical or organizational.
The old mine shaft collapsed after the storm.
Generally refers to intentional, controlled tearing down of buildings or structures.
The old factory is scheduled for demolition next month.
Years of neglect led the estate to ruin.
Refers to the physical remains or debris left after something is destroyed (e.g., crash debris).
Rescuers sifted through the wreckage of the plane.
Emphasizes widespread disorder, chaos, or severe disruption caused by destructive events.
The blackout wreaked havoc on the city's transport system.
Describes a bleak, empty state left after destruction; often carries emotional or poetic tone.
The battlefield was a picture of desolation.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.

В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.

В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce destruction and what this word means
destruction means destruction. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce destruction
/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
destruction translation
destruction
destruction examples
After the earthquake, volunteers helped clear debris from the destruction.
destruction transcription
/dɪˈstrʌkʃən/, /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/
Questions about this word
destruction meaning: what does it mean?
severe damage
destruction pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
destruction is pronounced as /dɪˈstrʌkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
destruction definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
After the earthquake, volunteers helped clear debris from the destruction. Translation: После землетрясения волонтёры помогали убирать завалы после разрушения в деревне.
Is destruction part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, destruction can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is destruction part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, destruction can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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