victim
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/ˈvɪktɪm/
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/ˈvɪktɪm/
a person hurt or killed by something bad like a crime, accident, or sickness
The victim of the car crash was taken to the hospital for treatment.
车祸的受害者被送往医院接受治疗。
a person tricked or cheated by someone
She was a victim of an online scam and lost all her savings.
她是网络诈骗的受害者,失去了所有积蓄。
a person or thing harmed by a bad situation or decision
The small business became a victim of the economic crisis and had to close.
这家小企业成为经济危机的受害者,不得不关闭。
a person or animal killed as an offering to a god
In ancient rituals, a victim was often offered to please the gods.
在古代仪式中,常常献上祭品以取悦神灵。