liquidate

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GRE Collins 1

v. eliminate by paying off (debts)
v. convert into cash
v. settle the affairs of by determining the debts and applying the assets to pay them off

vt. 偿付, 清算, 扫除, 整理, 变卖, 消灭
vi. 清算, 清理

Collins 星级

19,027

BNC 频率

16,502

使用频率

liquidate 由词根 liquid（液体）和后缀 -ate（表示动作）组成，字面意思是“使变成液体”，引申为清算或变现资产的意思。

例句

1. The company decided to liquidate its assets to pay off its debts.

公司决定变卖资产以偿还债务。

2. After the business failed, they had no choice but to liquidate.

在生意失败后，他们别无选择，只能清算。

3. She plans to liquidate her investment in order to buy a new house.

她计划变现投资，以购买新房。