词汇 casualty 在中文的含义

casualty 在英语中是什么意思？与 Lingoland 一起探索这个词的含义、发音及具体用法

casualty

US /ˈkæʒ.uː.əl.ti/

UK /ˈkæʒ.uː.əl.ti/

伤亡人员, 受害者

a person killed or injured in a war or accident

示例:

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There were many casualties in the earthquake.

地震中有很多伤亡人员。

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The battle resulted in heavy casualties on both sides.

这场战斗给双方都造成了惨重伤亡。

同义词:

victim fatality injured wounded dead

受害者, 牺牲品

a person or thing that is badly affected by an event or situation

示例:

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Small businesses are often the first casualties of an economic downturn.

小企业往往是经济衰退的第一个受害者。

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His reputation was an unfortunate casualty of the scandal.

他的声誉不幸成为这场丑闻的牺牲品。

同义词:

victim sufferer loser sacrifice

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