atrocity
US /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
UK /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
1.
暴行, 殘暴
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
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The war was marked by numerous atrocities committed by both sides.
戰爭的特點是雙方都犯下了許多暴行。
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The human rights organization documented the atrocities committed against civilians.
人權組織記錄了針對平民的暴行。
2.
糟糕透頂的事, 令人髮指的事
a highly unpleasant or offensive thing
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The building was an architectural atrocity.
這座建築是建築上的敗筆。
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His singing was an absolute atrocity.
他的歌聲簡直是災難。