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plundering

UK //ˈplʌndərɪŋ//US //ˈplʌndərɪŋ//

词源

源自中古荷兰语 'plunderen',意为'掠夺',可能与德语 'plündern' 同源,最初指军队在战争中夺取战利品的行为。

noun

❶ 指通过武力或暴力手段掠夺他人财物的行为,通常发生在战争、动乱或海盗活动中。

“The village suffered greatly from the plundering by the invading army.”

(村庄因入侵军队的掠夺而遭受巨大损失。)

“Historical records detail the plundering of ancient temples by conquerors.”

(历史记录详细描述了征服者对古代寺庙的掠夺。)

同义词:looting, pillaging, raiding

verb

❶ 以武力或非法手段夺取他人财物,常用于描述战争、海盗或暴乱中的行为。

“The rebels were accused of plundering the town's resources.”

(叛军被指控掠夺了该镇的资源。)

“Vikings were known for plundering coastal villages.”

(维京人以掠夺沿海村庄而闻名。)

同义词:stealing, robbing, sacking

常见短语

plundering and looting — 指大规模的掠夺行为,通常用于描述战争或动乱中的暴力抢劫。

“The aftermath of the battle was marked by widespread plundering and looting.”

(战斗的后果是大范围的掠夺和抢劫。)