eliminate
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/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
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/ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/
to remove something completely
This medicine helps eliminate pain quickly.
这种药物有助于快速消除疼痛。
to decide someone or something is not involved
The detective will eliminate people who have alibis.
侦探将排除有不在场证明的人。
to remove someone from a competition
The team needs to eliminate their strongest opponents to win.
这支队伍需要淘汰他们最强大的对手才能获胜。
to kill someone, usually an enemy
The spy mission was to eliminate the dangerous leader.
间谍任务是除掉那个危险的领导人。