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.
農場將牛送去屠宰以製作肉類。
cruel killing of many people at once, especially in war
The war caused the slaughter of many innocent civilians.
戰爭導致了許多無辜平民的屠殺。
kill an animal for food
Farmers slaughter animals to provide meat for people.
農民屠宰動物為人們提供肉類。
kill many people or animals violently
The army was ordered to slaughter the enemy soldiers.
軍隊接到命令屠殺敵軍士兵。
defeat someone badly in a game or competition
Our team suffered a slaughter in the championship game.
我們的隊伍在冠軍賽中慘敗。