assassinate

US /əˈsæs.ə.neɪt/
UK /əˈsæs.ə.neɪt/
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1.

刺殺, 暗殺

to murder (an important person) for political or religious reasons

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The plot to assassinate the president was uncovered.
刺殺總統的陰謀被揭露了。
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Many historical figures were assassinated due to their political views.
許多歷史人物因其政治觀點而遭到暗殺。
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2.

毀壞, 破壞

to damage or destroy something suddenly and severely

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The bad review completely assassinated his reputation.
那篇差評徹底毀掉了他的聲譽。
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His careless remarks could assassinate his career.
他粗心的言論可能會毀掉他的職業生涯。
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