사람이나 동물의 집단을 완전히 몰살하거나 전멸시키다.
To destroy or kill a whole group of people or animals completely.
예문:
"The dictator's goal was to exterminate any political opposition within the country."
"Ancient civilizations were sometimes exterminated by sudden climate shifts and famine."
해충이나 쥐와 같은 유해 동물을 약품 등을 사용하여 박멸하거나 구제하다.
To kill or get rid of pests, such as insects or rodents, especially by using chemicals.
예문:
"The landlord promised to exterminate the cockroaches before the new tenants moved in."
"Farmers use specific pesticides to exterminate locusts that threaten their crops."