pulverize

1. V-T To pulverize something means to do great damage to it or to destroy it completely. 摧毀

The tsunami pulverized everything in its path. 這場(chǎng)海嘯將所經(jīng)之地夷為平地。

2. V-T If someone pulverizes an opponent in an election or competition, they thoroughly defeat them. 擊潰[非正式]

He is set to pulverize his two opponents in the race for the presidency. 他將肯定在總統(tǒng)大選的較量中擊潰自己的兩個(gè)競(jìng)爭(zhēng)對(duì)手。

3. V-T If you pulverize something, you make it into a powder by crushing it. 將...弄成粉末

Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the bran to a coarse powder. 用研缽和杵，把糠磨成粗面。

The fries are made from pellets of pulverized potatoes. 這些薯?xiàng)l是用搗碎后的土豆顆粒做成的。