해충이나 특정 집단과 같은 생물 전체를 죽이거나 없애는 행위.
The act of killing or destroying a whole group of living things, especially pests or a specific population.
예문:
"The professional exterminator recommended a full extermination of the termite colony to save the wooden structure."
"The treaty was designed to prevent the systematic extermination of any cultural group during the conflict."
질병, 사상, 또는 군사력과 같은 것을 완전히 파괴하거나 제거하는 것.
The total destruction or elimination of something, such as a disease, an idea, or a military force.
예문:
"The extermination of smallpox is considered one of the greatest triumphs of modern public health."
"The commander ordered the extermination of all remaining rebel strongholds in the mountains."