slaughter
/ˈslɔːtə(r)/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈslɔːtər/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈslȯ-tər/ (ame, mw) · /ˈslɔː.tər/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈslɑː.t̬ɚ/ (ame, ipa)
slaughter — 名詞
1. the process by which farm animals are killed so that their meat can be sold and
屠宰
為取得肉品而宰殺動物
the process by which farm animals are killed so that their meat can be sold and eaten
The slaughter of pigs and cows takes place at a government-inspected facility outside the city.
豬和牛的屠宰在城外一家經政府檢驗合格的設施中進行。
slaughter + of + [animal]
New regulations require cleaner conditions at any facility where animal slaughter occurs.
新法規要求所有進行動物屠宰的設施必須保持更清潔的環境。
Amir works at a slaughterhouse and oversees the slaughter of about two hundred sheep each week.
Amir 在一家屠宰場工作，每週負責宰殺約兩百頭羊。
Animal rights groups have protested against the slaughter of horses for their meat in several countries.
動物保護團體在多國抗議為了取肉而宰殺馬匹的行為。
Modern slaughter methods aim to keep the animals calm and cause them as little pain as possible.
現代屠宰方法旨在讓動物保持平靜，盡量減少其痛苦。
- butchery
can refer to the same process but more often describes cutting up the meat after the animal is dead
用法筆記
Often used in compound nouns: slaughterhouse, slaughter method, slaughter rate. The more neutral term in the industry is 'harvesting' in some English varieties, but 'slaughter' remains the standard word in public discourse.
2. the brutal killing of huge numbers of people, most often during a war or when ar
屠殺
殘忍大規模殺害人命
the brutal killing of huge numbers of people, most often during a war or when armed groups attack unprotected communities
Journalists who entered the town discovered evidence of a slaughter that had taken place during the night.
進入該鎮的記者發現了夜間屠殺的證據。
The general faced trial for his role in the slaughter of unarmed villagers during the civil war.
該將軍因在內戰期間屠殺手無寸鐵的村民而受審。
slaughter + of + [victim group]
Historians believe the slaughter of 1944 claimed more than forty thousand lives in just one week.
歷史學家認為，1944 年的屠殺在一週內奪走了四萬多條人命。
Witnesses at the tribunal described the slaughter of civilians in the central square that morning.
法庭上的目擊者描述了那天早上在中央廣場對平民的屠殺。
A memorial now stands where the slaughter took place, bearing the names of those who died.
屠殺地點現已設立一座紀念碑，上刻遇難者的姓名。
- massacre
emphasises the indiscriminate, shocking nature of the killing; often interchangeable with slaughter in war contexts
- carnage
focuses on the bloody aftermath and the scene of death rather than the act itself
- butchery
strongly negative; compares the killing to the work of a butcher, implying cruelty
- peace
the opposite state of affairs, where no killing occurs
- preservation
the act of keeping people safe rather than killing them
用法筆記
Frequently followed by of plus the group that was killed (the slaughter of civilians). Often appears in historical, journalistic, or legal contexts about war crimes.
常見錯誤
3. a sports match or competition where one side loses by an extremely large margin,
慘敗
比賽中被大幅擊敗
a sports match or competition where one side loses by an extremely large margin, making the game completely one-sided
The final score of 9–0 was the worst slaughter the home team had suffered all season.
終場 9 比 0 的比分是該主隊整個賽季遭遇過最慘重的慘敗。
Fans left the stadium early, unable to watch the slaughter of their national side on live television.
球迷們提早離開體育館，不忍繼續觀看國家隊在電視直播中的慘敗。
the slaughter of [team]
Saturday's match was a complete slaughter, with the visitors winning eleven goals to one.
週六的比賽是一場徹底的慘敗，客隊以十一比一獲勝。
The coach described the 45–6 defeat as an embarrassing slaughter that players had to learn from.
教練稱 45 比 6 的敗仗是一場令球員必須吸取教訓的難堪慘敗。
- close match
a game where the scores are very similar throughout
- nail-biter
an extremely close and exciting contest
用法筆記
Common in sports journalism and post-match commentary. May sound like an exaggeration in everyday conversation; rout or blowout are more neutral alternatives.
slaughter — 動詞
- slaughterpresent simple I / you / we / they
- slaughters3rd person singular
- slaughtering-ing form
- slaughteredpast simple
1. to kill a farm animal so that its meat can be prepared, sold, and eaten by peopl
宰殺
為食用而殺死動物
to kill a farm animal so that its meat can be prepared, sold, and eaten by people
The farmer slaughters about fifty pigs each month to supply the local butcher shop.
這位農民每個月宰殺約五十頭豬，供應當地的肉鋪。
In many cultures, families traditionally slaughter a goat or a lamb for special celebrations.
在許多文化中，家家戶戶會在特別慶祝活動時宰殺一頭山羊或羔羊。
slaughter + [animal] + for [occasion]
New farming laws require that all animals be slaughtered humanely to avoid unnecessary suffering.
新的畜牧法要求以人道方式宰殺所有動物，避免不必要的痛苦。
Chickens raised for eggs are not usually slaughtered until their egg production drops significantly.
蛋雞通常不會被宰殺，直到產蛋量大幅下降為止。
Tariq helped his uncle slaughter two sheep for the family gathering during the holiday.
Tariq 在假期幫叔叔宰了兩頭羊，準備家庭聚餐。
用法筆記
Frequently used in passive constructions when describing slaughterhouses and industry practices (the animals are slaughtered). The agent is often omitted in formal descriptions of the process.
常見錯誤
2. to kill a great number of people violently and without mercy, especially during
屠殺
殘忍地大規模殺害
to kill a great number of people violently and without mercy, especially during a war or conflict when the victims are defenceless
Rebel soldiers slaughtered more than two hundred villagers during a single night raid.
叛軍在一次夜襲中屠殺了兩百多名村民。
The invading army slaughtered everyone they found in the small farming community near the border.
入侵軍隊屠殺了邊境附近那座小農場裡的所有人。
Witnesses said the armed group slaughtered men, women, and children without showing any pity.
目擊者稱該武裝團體毫不憐憫地屠殺了男女老少。
Historical records show that the empire slaughtered entire populations that refused to surrender.
歷史記載顯示，該帝國屠殺了所有拒絕投降的民族。
The dictator's forces slaughtered thousands of political prisoners in secret underground facilities.
獨裁者的軍隊在祕密地下設施中屠殺了數千名政治犯。
- massacre
more specific to the sudden, shocking killing of people who cannot defend themselves
- exterminate
suggests an attempt to completely wipe out a group; more clinical in tone
- butcher
strongly negative; compares humans to animals being killed for meat
用法筆記
Subject is usually a military force, armed group, or oppressive regime. Object refers to groups of unarmed or defenceless people. Not used for individual murder or judicial execution.
常見錯誤
3. to defeat an opposing player or team by an extremely wide margin in a game or co
徹底擊敗
以極大差距輕取對手
to defeat an opposing player or team by an extremely wide margin in a game or competition, making the match completely one-sided
The defending champions slaughtered their opponents 52–7 in Saturday's quarter-final match.
衛冕冠軍在週六的八強賽中以 52 比 7 徹底擊敗對手。
Our school team slaughtered the visiting side by scoring twelve goals to none on home ground.
我校球隊在主場以十二比零徹底擊敗了客隊。
The top-ranked chess player slaughtered every challenger in the tournament without losing a single game.
排名第一的西洋棋手在錦標賽中以不失一局的成績徹底擊敗了所有挑戰者。
Brazil slaughtered Italy 5–1 in a match that was effectively over within the first thirty minutes.
巴西隊在前三十分鐘就以 5 比 1 徹底擊敗義大利隊，比賽實際上已無懸念。
- thrash
common informal term for a one-sided defeat in sports; less violent imagery
- trounce
formal but widely used in journalism; conveys decisive victory without gore
- crush
emphasises overwhelming force; very common in both sports and competition contexts
- annihilate
strongest of the alternatives; suggests the opponent had no chance at all
- lose to
the opposite outcome
- narrowly beat
to win by a very small margin, the opposite of an easy victory
用法筆記
Strong, highly emphatic verb typical of sports journalism and live commentary. In everyday conversation it may sound exaggerated; crush, thrash, or trounce are more neutral alternatives.