extermination
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/ɪkˌstɜːrmɪˈneɪʃn/
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/ɪkˌstɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/
completely wiping out a group of people or animals
The extermination of pests was carried out to protect the crops.
为了保护庄稼,进行了害虫的消灭。