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plunder

/ˈplʌndə/ · /ˈplʌndɚ/

CEFR level C2Topic HistoryWord #7178 in the learning path

抢掠;掠夺

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Definitions

v. To steal goods by force, especially during war.

抢掠;掠夺

n. Goods stolen by force, especially during war.

掠夺物;赃物

Example

The pirates plundered the ship and took its silver.

海盗洗劫了那艘船,抢走了船上的白银。

Invading armies often plunder historic sites, causing permanent damage to the cultural heritage of affected communities.

入侵军队常常劫掠历史遗址,对当地社区的文化遗产造成永久损害。

Collocations

  • plunder a city
  • plunder resources
  • stolen plunder

Word family

  • plunderer (n.)

Synonyms

  • loot
  • pillage

Usage tip

常指战乱中的抢掠;也可指肆意掠夺资源。

FAQ

What does plunder mean?
To steal goods by force, especially during war. Goods stolen by force, especially during war.
How is plunder pronounced?
UK /ˈplʌndə/, US /ˈplʌndɚ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.

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