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rape

UK /reɪp/US /reɪp/

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。)

同义词:sexual assault, violation, rapeseed (植物学义)

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。)

同义词:violate, despoil, ravish

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。)