pulverize

1. V-T To pulverize something means to do great damage to it or to destroy it completely. 摧燬

The tsunami pulverized everything in its path. 這場海歗將所經之地夷爲平地。

2. V-T If someone pulverizes an opponent in an election or competition, they thoroughly defeat them. 擊潰[非正式]

He is set to pulverize his two opponents in the race for the presidency. 他將肯定在縂統大選的較量中擊潰自己的兩個競爭對手。

3. V-T If you pulverize something, you make it into a powder by crushing it. 將...弄成粉末

Using a mortar and pestle, pulverize the bran to a coarse powder. 用研鉢和杵，把糠磨成粗麪。

The fries are made from pellets of pulverized potatoes. 這些薯條是用擣碎後的土豆顆粒做成的。