eliminate; put an end to
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to eliminate; to put an end to; to quell
literaryA literary term used to describe the elimination of disasters, threats, conflicts, or hidden dangers. Often used in formal writing or official contexts.
Zhèng政
fǔ府
tóu投
rù入
dà大
liàng量
zī资
jīn金
xīng兴
xiū修
shuǐ水
lì利
，
yǐ以
xiāo消
mǐ弭
shuǐ水
huàn患
。
The government invested heavily in water conservancy projects to eliminate the threat of floods.
Shuāng双
fāng方
yīng应
tōng通
guò过
duì对
huà话
xié协
shāng商
xiāo消
mǐ弭
fēn分
qī歧
，
bì避
miǎn免
chōng冲
tū突
shēng升
jí级
。
Both sides should resolve their differences through dialogue and consultation to prevent the conflict from escalating.
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Ān安
quán全
jiǎn检
chá查
zhǐ旨
zài在
jí及
shí时
xiāo消
mǐ弭
yǐn隐
huàn患
，
bǎo保
zhàng障
shēng生
chǎn产
shùn顺
lì利
jìn进
xíng行
。
Safety inspections aim to eliminate hidden dangers in a timely manner to ensure smooth production.