casualty

US /ˈkæʒ.uː.əl.ti/
UK /ˈkæʒ.uː.əl.ti/
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1.

伤亡人员, 受害者

a person killed or injured in a war or accident

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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。
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victimfatalityinjuredwoundeddead
2.

受害者, 牺牲品

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

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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。
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victimsuffererlosersacrifice