garrote
US /ɡəˈrɑːt/
UK /ɡəˈrɒt/
名詞
絞刑架, 絞索
an apparatus, typically a metal collar or a cord, used to execute people by strangulation
範例:
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The historical document described the use of a garrote for execution.
歷史文獻描述了使用絞刑架進行處決。
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He was threatened with a makeshift garrote.
他受到一個臨時絞刑架的威脅。
動詞
勒死, 絞殺
to strangle (someone) with a garrote or other cord or wire
範例:
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The assassin attempted to garrote his victim from behind.
刺客試圖從背後勒死他的受害者。
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He was accused of trying to garrote the guard.
他被指控試圖勒死警衛。