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灭亡
miè wáng
Meaning
- to be destroyed; to become extinct; to perish; to die out
- to destroy; to exterminate
Definition
消失、死亡，常指国家、种族、政权等的消亡。
To perish; to die out; often refers to the destruction of a nation, race, or regime.
Usage
常作动词或名词，指彻底消失，带有强调灭亡的意味。
Often used as a verb or noun, indicating complete disappearance, with an emphasis on perishing.
Examples
- 1 这个古老的文明最终灭亡了。 (This ancient civilization eventually perished.)
- 2 如果不采取措施，这个物种可能会灭亡。 (If no action is taken, this species may become extinct.)
- 3 他在战争中不幸灭亡。 (He unfortunately perished in the war.)
- 4 政权的灭亡往往源于内部腐败。 (The fall of a regime often stems from internal corruption.)
- 5 任何试图独裁的政权终将灭亡。 (Any regime that attempts dictatorship will ultimately perish.)
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