destruct — to cause something to be broken down or destroyed, often referring to controlled demolition or systematic breakdown
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cause something to be broken down or destroyed, often referring to controlled demolition or systematic breakdown
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈstrʌkt/
Korean meaning: 파괴하다, 해체하다 (특히 통제된 방식으로)
Korean pronunciation: 디**스트**럭트
Example Sentences
- The spy's phone was programmed to self-destruct if the wrong password was entered three times.
- NASA had to destruct the malfunctioning rocket before it could cause any damage.
- My diet plan tends to self-destruct whenever I see chocolate cake.
destruct
VERB//dɪˈstrʌkt//
to cause something to be broken down or destroyed, often referring to controlled demolition or systematic breakdown
Engineers press the destruct button to safely detonate the failing rocket.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '아래로(de) + 쌓다/건설하다(struere)'에서 유래했습니다. 건설의 반대 개념으로 '해체하다'는 의미가 되었죠.
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📝Examples
“The spy's phone was programmed to self-destruct if the wrong password was entered three times.”
“NASA had to destruct the malfunctioning rocket before it could cause any damage.”
“My diet plan tends to self-destruct whenever I see chocolate cake.”
“The old building was safely destructed using controlled explosives.”
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