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消除

xiāo chú

HSK 6

Meaning

  • to eliminate
  • to remove

Definition

使不存在；除去（不利的事物）。

eliminate; remove; dispel.

Usage

常用于与负面或不利的事物搭配，如消除误会、消除隐患、消除疲劳等。

Often used with negative or undesirable things, such as dispelling misunderstandings, removing hidden dangers, relieving fatigue, etc.

Examples

  • 1 通过沟通可以消除彼此之间的误会。 (Through communication, misunderstandings between each other can be eliminated.)
  • 2 政府采取了一系列措施来消除安全隐患。 (The government has taken a series of measures to eliminate safety hazards.)
  • 3 泡个热水澡能消除一天的疲劳。 (Taking a hot bath can relieve the fatigue of the day.)
  • 4 双方同意消除贸易壁垒，促进经济合作。 (Both sides agreed to eliminate trade barriers and promote economic cooperation.)
  • 5 定期锻炼有助于消除压力。 (Regular exercise helps to relieve stress.)

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