Breaking something valuable 对比 Destroy

在英语中何时使用每一个，包含含义、语域和例句。

Breaking something valuable

前 1000（非常常见）

Destroy

前 1000（非常常见） A2 verb

	Breaking something valuable	Destroy
发音	🇬🇧 //ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈvæljuːəbl// 🇺🇸 //ˈbreɪkɪŋ ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈvæljuəbl//	🇬🇧 /["/dɪˈstrɔɪ/","/dɪˈstrɔɪz/","/dɪˈstrɔɪd/","/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 /["/dɪˈstrɔɪ/","/dɪˈstrɔɪz/","/dɪˈstrɔɪd/","/dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/"]/
含义	弄坏或毁掉重要的或贵重的东西 to damage or destroy something important or expensive	完全毁坏或导致某物不再存在 to completely ruin or cause something to no longer exist
例句	He was so clumsy that he ended up breaking my favorite vase.	The storm can easily destroy buildings if it's strong enough.
语域	中性	中性
常见程度	前 1000（非常常见）	前 1000（非常常见）
CEFR 等级	-	A2
词性		verb
搭配	break a vase, break a laptop, breaking an heirloom	completely, entirely, totally, can, could, etc., an attempt to destroy something, be capable of destroying something, be intent on destroying something, humanely, have to be destroyed
反义	repair, fix	build, create, construct
常见错误	Confusing 'broke' (past tense) with 'break'., Using 'breaking' without an object., Mistaking 'valuable' for 'valueless'.	Using with a non-physical object, like 'destroy a feeling' - should say 'hurt' or 'damage'., Confusing with 'create' - opposite meanings but can confuse learners., Using in a passive voice incorrectly, like 'was destroyed by him' which can sound confusing.
用法说明	当提到不小心损坏贵重物品时使用。不适用于正式场合。 Use when referring to accidentally damaging valuable items. Not suitable for formal contexts.	在提到造成完全损坏或毁灭时使用'摧毁'。在大多数情况下都适用，但在日常对话中描述轻微损坏时要避免使用，因为这可能听起来过于戏剧化。 Use 'destroy' when referring to causing complete damage or ruin. It's suitable in most contexts but avoid using it lightly in casual conversations to describe minor damage, as it may sound overly dramatic.

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Friends › S1 E1

He might try accidentally breaking something valuable of hers.

Breaking something valuable

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

-Destroy it! -No.

those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers.

Search and destroy.

The Lord Of The Rings › The Fellowship Of The Ring

-Destroy it! -No.

those who attempt to poison and destroy My brothers.

Destroy

常见问题：Breaking something valuable 对比 Destroy

Breaking something valuable和Destroy 有什么区别？

Breaking something valuable: to damage or destroy something important or expensive Destroy: to completely ruin or cause something to no longer exist

能各给一个例子吗？

Breaking something valuable: He was so clumsy that he ended up breaking my favorite vase. Destroy: The storm can easily destroy buildings if it's strong enough.

我可以互换使用 Breaking something valuable和Destroy 吗？

不总是。Breaking something valuable和Destroy 相关，有时可以互换，但在语域、常见程度和用法上不同，所以换用可能改变意思或语气。替换前先看看上面的区别。