flagellation
US /ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌflædʒ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
名词
鞭笞, 鞭打
the action or practice of flogging or beating, especially as a religious discipline or for sexual gratification
示例:
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Historically, flagellation was used as a form of penance.
历史上，鞭笞被用作一种忏悔形式。
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The novel described scenes of ritualistic flagellation.
小说描述了仪式性鞭笞的场景。