beating
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/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈbiːtɪŋ/
repeatedly hitting someone as a form of punishment or during a fight
The criminal received a severe beating for his actions.
犯罪者因為其行為受到了嚴厲的打擊。
a crushing loss or defeat
The underdog team suffered a humiliating beating at the hands of the champions.
弱勢隊伍在冠軍隊手中遭受了羞辱性的打擊。
the rhythmic striking of an object, like a drum, or the pulsing of something like a heart
The beating of the drums signaled the start of the parade.
鼓聲的敲擊標誌著遊行的開始。