灭亡

灭亡

"Extinction" or "perish."

In this sentence, '灭亡' means 'to perish' or 'to be destroyed', referring to the collapse or destruction of a civilization due to external circumstances.

这个古老的文明因自然灾害而灭亡。

This ancient civilization perished due to natural disasters.

Here, '灭亡' is used to describe the extinction of species, emphasizing the danger of total disappearance.

如果不采取行动，这种濒危物种可能会灭亡。

If no action is taken, this endangered species might perish.

In this context, '灭亡' is used metaphorically to indicate the downfall or ending of a nation due to recurring conflict.

战争的连续爆发导致了这个国家的灭亡。

The continuous outbreak of wars led to the destruction of this country.