eliminate /ɪˈlɪməˌneɪt/ verb eliminates; eliminated; eliminating
eliminates; eliminated; eliminating
Learner's definition of ELIMINATE
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: to remove (something that is not wanted or needed) : to get rid of (something)清除；消除；根除 -
Doctors seek to eliminate the causes of the epidemic.医生们试图消除这种流行病的根源。
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The body naturally eliminates waste products.身体可自然清除体内垃圾。
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The company plans to eliminate more than 2,000 jobs in the coming year.公司计划在下一年削减2000多个岗位。
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The regime has ruthlessly eliminated [=killed] the leaders of the opposition.当局残忍地杀害了反对派领导人。
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She's trying to eliminate fatty foods from her diet.她尽量杜绝饮食中的高脂肪食物。
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: to defeat and remove (a team, player, etc.) from a competition比赛中）淘汰 —
often used as (be/get) eliminated常用作(be/get) eliminated