n.

1. 殲滅，消滅；毀滅[U]
   If a nuclear war broke out, the human race would face annihilation.

   如果發生核子戰爭，人類就可能被消滅。

   The brave sailor saved the fishing boat from annihilation.

   這個勇敢的水手拯救漁船免於毀滅之災。