What does holocaust mean?

Destruction or killing on a very large scale. The Nazi murder of six million Jews during World War Two.

How is holocaust pronounced?

UK /ˈhɒləkɔːst/, US /ˈhɑːləkɔːst/.

/ˈhɒləkɔːst/ · /ˈhɑːləkɔːst/

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大毁灭；大屠杀

n. Destruction or killing on a very large scale.

大毁灭；大屠杀

n. The Nazi murder of six million Jews during World War Two.

纳粹对犹太人的大屠杀

The film follows a family escaping a nuclear holocaust.

这部电影讲述一个家庭逃离核毁灭的经历。

Teaching students about the Holocaust can encourage critical reflection on prejudice, discrimination, and human rights.

向学生讲授纳粹大屠杀的历史，可以促进他们对偏见、歧视和人权的批判性思考。

特指纳粹大屠杀时用the Holocaust，首字母大写。

What does holocaust mean?: Destruction or killing on a very large scale. The Nazi murder of six million Jews during World War Two.
How is holocaust pronounced?: UK /ˈhɒləkɔːst/, US /ˈhɑːləkɔːst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.