No. 3,274 in Japanese
平らげ
"平らげ" means "to finish eating completely" or "to consume entirely."
In a sentence
彼は大きなステーキをすぐに平らげた。
He quickly finished the large steak.
In this sentence, "平らげた" is used to mean 'to finish eating something completely', emphasizing that the action of eating was completed without leaving anything behind.
課題を平らげるまで寝られない。
I cannot sleep until I finish the tasks.
Here, "平らげる" is metaphorically used to mean 'to complete' or 'to deal with something', implying a thorough and diligent action.
試合で相手チームを平らげた。
They defeated the opposing team in the match.
In this context, "平らげた" is employed metaphorically to denote 'defeating the opposition completely', showcasing a comprehensive or overwhelming victory.
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