pulverize /ˈpʌlvəˌraɪz/ (pulverizing,pulverized,pulverizes)

• 1.  

  V-T（及物动词） To pulverize something means to do great damage to it or to destroy it completely. 摧毁

  例：

  The tsunami pulverized everything in its path.

  这场海啸将所经之地夷为平地。

• 2.  

  V-T（及物动词） If someone pulverizes an opponent in an election or competition, they thoroughly defeat them. 击溃 [非正式]

  例：

  He is set to pulverize his two opponents in the race for the presidency.

  他将肯定在总统大选的较量中击溃自己的两个竞争对手。

• 3.  

  V-T（及物动词） If you pulverize something, you make it into a powder by crushing it. 将...弄成粉末

  例：

  Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the bran to a coarse powder.

  用研钵和杵，把糠磨成粗面。