with obj.
- cause deliberate, irreparable damage to (something, typically a rocket or missile)（审慎地）毁坏（某物, 尤指火箭或导弹）。
in sing.［usu. as modifier］
- the deliberate causing of terminal damage（故意的）毁坏：
he had ordered him to go for the destruct button.
他已经命令他去按摧毁火箭（或导弹）的按钮。
词源
1950s (originally US)： back-formation from DESTRUCTION.