Abolish

Pronunciation:/əˈbɒlɪʃ/
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 废除
  • 取消
  • 消灭

Definitions

verb

Definition

To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.

In ZH

正式结束一个制度、做法或机构。

Examples

  • In the recent viral TikTok trend, people suggested we abolish the 5-day work week and replace it with a 3-day work week, with Mondays strictly reserved for long brunches.
  • A fictional politician promised to abolish traffic lights, claiming that 'life is a race!', but his campaign ended abruptly when everyone just sat in their cars honking.
  • After realizing that ignoring your dentist does not make cavities disappear, one man humorously proposed to abolish the notion of cavities altogether.

Cultural Notes

The term is often used in discussions about legal or social reforms, such as abolishing slavery, the death penalty, or certain laws, reflecting a significant change in societal values.

noun

Definition

The action of abolishing a system or practice.

In ZH

废除某个制度或做法的行为。

Examples

  • The abolition of unpopular laws can sometimes lead to more chaos than order, just ask anyone who tried to abolish elevator music!
  • This year’s abolishment of the tradition of mailing paper invitations for weddings has resulted in wildly creative e-invites; one featured a dancing cat as the RSVP button!
  • The city's abolish-athon aimed to eliminate unnecessary rules, but it ended with a contest for the most ridiculous law still on the books.

Cultural Notes

This noun form is often used in legal and historical contexts, such as the Abolition of Slavery Act.