terrorist

/ˈterərɪst/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈterərɪst/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈter-ər-ist/ (ame, mw)

terrorist — noun

  • terroristsingular
  • terroristsplural

1. a person who deliberately uses violence, or the threat of violence, against ordi

1.名詞B2
釋義

a person who deliberately uses violence, or the threat of violence, against ordinary people in order to create widespread fear and achieve political or ideological goals

例句

The police arrested three members of a terrorist cell that was planning an airport attack.

noun used attributively: terrorist cell

Rafael believes that labeling someone a terrorist can affect how the public views them.

pattern: label someone a terrorist

同義詞
  • extremist

    broader term — can describe someone with radical views who may not use violence

  • militant

    can refer to someone engaged in political activism or fighting, not necessarily targeting civilians

  • guerrilla

    typically refers to a member of an irregular armed force that targets military, not civilian, objectives

  • insurgent

    someone who fights against an established government or authority, not necessarily through terror tactics

反義詞
  • peacemaker

    someone who actively works to prevent conflict and resolve disputes without violence

  • civilian

    a person who is not a member of a military or armed group

文法句型

a/the terrorist

terrorist + noun (attributive use)

用法筆記

The noun is frequently used before another noun (terrorist cell, terrorist plot, terrorist network). In news reporting, it is often modified by words such as 'suspected' or 'convicted' to reflect the legal status of the person before a final conviction.

常見錯誤

❌The terrorism attacked the city center.
✅Terrorists attacked the city center.
💡'Terrorism' is the practice or ideology; 'terrorist' is the person who carries out the violent acts.
❌He was arrested as terrorist.
✅He was arrested as a terrorist.
💡The noun is countable and needs a determiner in singular form.

terrorist — adjective