What does slaughter mean?

To kill animals, usually for food The killing of animals for food, or many people cruelly To kill many people cruelly, especially those unable to defend themselves

How is slaughter pronounced?

UK /ˈslɔːtə/, US /ˈslɔːtər/.

slaughter

/ˈslɔːtə/ · /ˈslɔːtər/

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屠宰；宰杀

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Definitions

v. To kill animals, usually for food

屠宰；宰杀

n. The killing of animals for food, or many people cruelly

屠宰；大规模杀戮

v. To kill many people cruelly, especially those unable to defend themselves

屠杀

Example

The farmer explained why some animals are slaughtered for food.

农场主解释了为什么有些动物会被宰杀供人食用。

Strict regulations on how animals are slaughtered can improve welfare standards throughout the food production industry.

严格规范动物屠宰方式，可以提高整个食品生产行业的动物福利标准。

Collocations

slaughter animals
slaughter for food
mass slaughter

Word family

slaughterhouse (n.)

Synonyms

kill

Usage tip

指宰杀动物或残酷杀戮，语气强；不用于普通死亡。

FAQ

What does slaughter mean?: To kill animals, usually for food The killing of animals for food, or many people cruelly To kill many people cruelly, especially those unable to defend themselves
How is slaughter pronounced?: UK /ˈslɔːtə/, US /ˈslɔːtər/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.