liquidation
US /ˌlɪk.wəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌlɪk.wəˈdeɪ.ʃən/
名词
1.
清算, 破产
the process of closing a business and selling its assets to pay its debts
示例:
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The company went into liquidation after failing to secure new funding.
该公司在未能获得新资金后进入清算。
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The court ordered the liquidation of the bankrupt firm.
法院下令清算破产公司。
2.
清除, 消灭
the act of killing or eliminating someone or something, especially in a violent manner
示例:
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The crime boss ordered the liquidation of his rivals.
犯罪头目下令清除他的对手。
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The dictator was known for the brutal liquidation of political opponents.
这位独裁者以残酷清除政治对手而闻名。