demolition

名词 demolition:

1. an event (or the result of an event) that completely destroys something
   同义词：destruction, wipeout
2. the act of demolishing

1. One of the major aims of the air raid was the complete demolition of all means of communications by bombing.
   这次空袭的一个主要目的，就是通过轰炸彻底摧毁敌人的通讯设施。
2. A high-explosive bomb used for demolition purposes.
   爆破力强的炸弹用于破坏目的的烈性爆弹
3. A soldier who performs construction and demolition work in the field to facilitate troop movements.
   轻工兵战场上，完成建造和破坏工作以便大部队行动的士兵

dem.o.li.tion

n.（名词）
The act or process of wrecking or destroying, especially destruction by explosives.
摧毁：破坏或摧毁的行为或过程，特别是指通过爆破进行的破坏活动
demolitions Explosives, especially when designed or used as weapons.
demolitions 炸药：炸药，特别是指设计为或用作武器的炸药

来源：
French démolition
法语 démolition
from Latin dômôlotiô dômôlotiôn-
源自 拉丁语 dômôlotiô dômôlotiôn-
from dômôloro [to demolish] * see demolish
源自 dômôloro [粉碎] *参见 demolish

【引伸】
dem.oli.tionist
n.（名词）