to become extinct; to die out · to lose (sth abstract) completely · to exterminate

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If we don't make the utmost effort to protect the rainforests, many of the rare species in them will become extinct.

如果我们不做更多的努力去保护雨林，很多其中的稀有物种将会灭绝。

Many conservationists fear the continuing slaughter of whales is pushing these animals towards extinction.

许多自然环境保护主义者担心持续屠杀鲸鱼正推动这些动物走向灭绝。

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