
plunder
/ˈplʌndə/ · /ˈplʌndɚ/
CEFR level C2Topic HistoryWord #7178 in the learning path
抢掠;掠夺
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.