They are already battling to eradicate illnesses such as malaria and tetanus. [VERB noun]

他们已经在努力消灭疟疾、破伤风等疾病。

If tedious tasks could be eradicated, the world would be a much better place. [be VERB-ed]

如果可以消灭那些单调乏味的工作，世界将会变得更加美好。