英语小点心：废除怎么说？

abol·ish\ə-ˈbä-lish\

verb

: to officially end or stop (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something)

Full Definition

transitive verb

1 : to end the observance or effect of : annul <abolish a law> <abolish slavery>

2 : destroy

abol·ish·able \-li-shə-bəl\ adjective

abol·ish·er noun

abol·ish·ment \-mənt\ noun

Examples

He is in favor of abolishing the death penalty.

the U.S. abolished slavery by constitutional amendment on December 6, 1865

Origin: Middle English abolisshen, from Middle French aboliss-, stem of abolir, from Latin abolēre; probably akin to adolescere to grow up — more at adult.

First use: 15th century

Synonyms: abate, abrogate, annul, avoid, cancel, disannul, dissolve, invalidate, negate, null, nullify, quash, repeal, rescind, roll back, strike down, vacate, void, do away with, set aside

英语小点心：废除怎么说？