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vanquish

/ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

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1 · verb

to defeat someone completely

彻底击败；征服

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The smaller team managed to vanquish the reigning champions.
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实力较弱的队伍竟击败了卫冕冠军。
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Pronunciation: /ˈvæŋkwɪʃ/

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