assassination
/əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #5678 in the learning path
暗杀；行刺
Definitions
n. the deliberate murder of an important person, often for political reasons
暗杀；行刺
Example
The museum guide explained how the assassination changed history.
博物馆讲解员解释了那次暗杀如何改变了历史。
The assassination of a political leader can trigger widespread instability and undermine public confidence in government.
政治领导人遭暗杀可能引发广泛动荡，并削弱公众对政府的信心。
Collocations
- political assassination
- assassination attempt
- assassination plot
Word family
- assassinate (v.)
- assassin (n.)
Usage tip
通常指针对重要人物、带政治目的的谋杀。
FAQ
- What does assassination mean?
- the deliberate murder of an important person, often for political reasons
- How is assassination pronounced?
- UK /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/, US /əˌsæsɪˈneɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
