atrocity
US /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
UK /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
名词
1.
暴行, 残暴
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
示例:
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The war was marked by numerous atrocities committed by both sides.
战争的特点是双方都犯下了许多暴行。
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The human rights organization documented the atrocities committed against civilians.
人权组织记录了针对平民的暴行。
2.
糟糕透顶的事, 令人发指的事
a highly unpleasant or offensive thing
示例:
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The building was an architectural atrocity.
这座建筑是建筑上的败笔。
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His singing was an absolute atrocity.
他的歌声简直是灾难。
在 Lingoland 学习这个单词