
rape
词源
源自拉丁语 rapere(夺取),通过古法语 raper 进入英语,原义为"强行带走",14世纪后特指性暴力。植物学义项来自拉丁语 rapum(芜菁)。
noun
❶ 指违背他人意愿的性侵犯行为,是一种严重的刑事犯罪,通常涉及暴力或威胁手段。
“The court sentenced him to 10 years in prison for rape.”
(法院因强奸罪判处他十年监禁。)
“Victims of rape often suffer from long-term psychological trauma.”
(强奸受害者通常长期遭受心理创伤。)
❶ 在植物学中指油菜,一种重要的油料作物,其种子可榨取食用油。
“The yellow rape fields bloom beautifully in spring.”
(金黄色的油菜田在春天美丽绽放。)
“Rape oil is commonly used in cooking in some regions.”
(在某些地区,菜籽油常用于烹饪。)
verb
❶ 对某人实施性侵犯,违背对方意愿强行发生性行为。
“The dictator was accused of raping hundreds of women.”
(这位独裁者被指控强奸了数百名妇女。)
“Historical records show invading armies often raped civilians.”
(历史记录显示侵略军队经常强奸平民。)
❶ 在文学修辞中表示粗暴掠夺或破坏,带有强烈的负面情感色彩。
“The invaders raped the land, leaving nothing but ruins.”
(侵略者蹂躏了这片土地,只留下废墟。)
“Modern development has raped the natural beauty of this area.”
(现代发展粗暴破坏了该地区的自然美景。)
常见短语
rape crisis center — 为性侵犯受害者提供紧急帮助和心理支持的专门机构。
“After the assault, she immediately called the rape crisis center for help.”
(遭受袭击后,她立即拨打强奸危机中心求助。)
rape culture — 指社会中纵容或淡化性侵犯行为的观念和环境,包括责备受害者等不良现象。
“The university launched a campaign to combat rape culture on campus.”
(该大学发起运动打击校园内的强奸文化。)