despoliation
US /dɪˌspoʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/
UK /dɪˌspəʊ.liˈeɪ.ʃən/
名詞
掠奪, 搶劫, 破壞
the act of plundering, robbing, or stripping of goods, valuables, or resources
範例:
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The museum was accused of the despoliation of cultural artifacts from ancient sites.
該博物館被指控掠奪了古代遺址的文化文物。
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The environmental group protested against the despoliation of the rainforest for logging.
環保組織抗議為伐木而破壞雨林。