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ob·lit·er·ate /əˈblɪtəreɪt/
vt.
1. 擦掉…的痕迹；冲刷(掉)
The heavy rain obliterated all footprints. 大雨把脚印全冲掉了。
2. 消灭
obliterate the enemy's bomber base 摧毁敌人的轰炸机基地
3. 忘掉，忘却
Anne was eager to obliterate her error. 安妮希望忘却她的错误。
obliterate the memory of one's former disgrace 忘掉往日的羞辱
4. 盖销(邮票等)
The post-official obliterated the stamps on the parcel. 邮局工作人员打戳子注销包裹上的邮票。
5. 遮挡，掩盖
Clouds were darkening, obliterating the sun. 黑云低垂，遮住了太阳。
6. 【医】消除，除去(瘢痕等)；使(管腔)闭塞
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