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extermination

/ɪkˌstɜːrməˈneɪʃən/ American
  • n. 消灭, 根绝
Definition
  • n. the complete destruction or killing of a group, especially pests
Example
The company hired workers for the extermination of the termite colony.
公司雇了工人来消灭那窝白蚁。