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/əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃn/
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/əˌblɪtəˈreɪʃn/
complete removal or destruction of something
The ancient city was threatened with obliteration by the advancing army.
这座古城受到前进中的军队的威胁,面临被彻底摧毁的危险。