crucify
US /ˈkruː.sə.faɪ/
UK /ˈkruː.sɪ.faɪ/
動詞
1.
釘死在十字架上
to put (someone) to death by nailing or binding them to a cross, especially as an ancient method of execution
範例:
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The Romans would often crucify criminals as a public deterrent.
羅馬人經常將罪犯釘死在十字架上以示公眾威懾。
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Jesus Christ was crucified.
耶穌基督被釘死在十字架上。
2.
嚴厲批評, 折磨
to treat (someone) with extreme cruelty or to criticize them severely
範例:
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The media tried to crucify the politician for his past mistakes.
媒體試圖嚴厲批評這位政治家過去的錯誤。
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Don't crucify him for one small mistake.
不要因為一個小錯誤就嚴厲指責他。