assassin

US /əˈsæs.ən/
UK /əˈsæs.ən/
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刺客, 暗杀者

a murderer of an important person, typically a political or prominent figure, for political or religious reasons.

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The police are searching for the assassin of the president.
警方正在搜捕总统的刺客
He was hired as a professional assassin.
他被雇佣为一名职业刺客