This is the 7986th most frequent Japanese word.
大破
"大破" means "serious damage" or "destruction."
In this context, '大破' metaphorically refers to a complete collapse or failure of an abstract concept, highlighting the comprehensive defeat or invalidation of his logic.
彼の論理は議論によって大破された。
His logic was completely overturned by the argument.
Here, '大破' illustrates the extensive damage or decisive failure caused to the enemy forces, applying the word in a military context to describe overwhelming destruction.
敵の軍隊は我が軍の攻撃によって大破された。
The enemy forces were heavily defeated by our army's attack.
Here, '大破' is used to describe severe physical damage to an object, which is the ship in this case, emphasizing the intensity of the destruction.