slaughter
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/ˈslɔːtər/
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/ˈslɔːtə(r)/
killing animals for food
The farm sends cows for slaughter to make meat.
农场将牛送去屠宰以制作肉类。
cruel killing of many people at once, especially in war
The war caused the slaughter of many innocent civilians.
战争导致了许多无辜平民的屠杀。
kill an animal for food
Farmers slaughter animals to provide meat for people.
农民屠宰动物为人们提供肉类。
kill many people or animals violently
The army was ordered to slaughter the enemy soldiers.
军队接到命令屠杀敌军士兵。
defeat someone badly in a game or competition
Our team suffered a slaughter in the championship game.
我们的队伍在冠军赛中惨败。