消除 (xiāo chú) — to eliminate, to remove
Definition
Used for gradually getting rid of abstract or intangible things like misunderstandings, doubts, or fatigue. 排除 is sharper for ruling out possibilities or dangers; 破除 is reserved for breaking superstitions or old ideas.
verb
to eliminateto remove
Examples
- 消除，。Wǒ men xū yào xiāo chú wù huì, cái néng jì xù hé zuò.We need to clear up the misunderstanding before we can continue cooperating.
- 消除。Yùn dòng kě yǐ bāng zhù xiāo chú shēn tǐ de pí láo.Exercise can help eliminate physical fatigue.
- 消除。Zhèng fǔ cǎi qǔ cuò shī xiāo chú fǔ bài xiàn xiàng.The government took measures to eliminate corruption.
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