atrocity
US /əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
UK /əˈtrɒs.ə.ti/
명사
1.
잔학 행위, 극악무도한 행위
an extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving physical violence or injury
예시:
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The war was marked by numerous atrocities committed by both sides.
전쟁은 양측이 저지른 수많은 잔학 행위로 특징지어졌다.
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The human rights organization documented the atrocities committed against civilians.
인권 단체는 민간인에 대한 잔학 행위를 기록했다.
2.
끔찍한 것, 불쾌한 것
a highly unpleasant or offensive thing
예시:
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The building was an architectural atrocity.
그 건물은 건축적인 끔찍한 것이었다.
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His singing was an absolute atrocity.
그의 노래는 완전한 끔찍한 것이었다.