Raze

(n.) A Shakespearean word (used once) supposed to mean the same as race, a root.

(v. t.) To erase; to efface; to obliterate.

(v. t.) To subvert from the foundation; to lay level with the ground; to overthrow; to destroy; to demolish.

编辑:帕梅拉

• But, interposed Shirley, supposing Moore was driven from the country, and his mill razed to the ground, would people have more work? 夏洛蒂·勃朗特. 雪莉.
• He slaughtered the people, laid waste their soil, and razed their cities to the ground. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.
• Nor is that all; my house has been destroyed--razed to the ground. 查尔斯·狄更斯. 双城记.
• He then razed the castle to the ground, massacred the family and moved on. 马克·吐温. 傻子出国记.
• His French successors razed away the powers and derived them also from impressions received. 约翰·杜威. 民主与教育.

整理:李奥娜