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extinction

/ɪkstɪŋkʃən/

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variant 1: extinction

1 · noun

complete annihilation

灭绝；绝种

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Many scientists link the extinction of the dinosaurs to an asteroid impact.
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许多科学家认为，恐龙灭绝与小行星撞击有关。
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