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| 1 | to remove all the information stored on a computer disk or all the sound or pictures recorded on a tape 删除（计算机磁盘中的信息）；消磁 |
| The virus erases all the files stored on your hard drive. 该病毒会删除硬盘上存储的全部信息。 |
| | 1a | to remove writing , drawing , or marks made by a pencil or pen by rubbing it off with a rubber . A more usual British word is rub out . （用橡皮擦）擦掉，抹去（笔迹） | |
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| 2 | to get rid of an unpleasant memory , feeling , or thought 消除（不好的记忆、感觉或想法） |
| A successful campaign would erase doubts about his suitability for the job. 一次成功的宣传活动就会打消对他能否胜任该工作的疑虑。 |
| | 2a | to destroy something completely 销毁；消灭 | | They tried to erase all evidence of his existence. 他们企图销毁他仍活着的所有证据。 | |
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