maiming
US /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/
UK /ˈmeɪmɪŋ/
名詞
致殘, 永久性傷害
the action of inflicting a permanent injury on a person or animal
範例:
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The brutal attack resulted in the maiming of several innocent bystanders.
這次殘酷的襲擊導致幾名無辜旁觀者致殘。
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The law imposes severe penalties for the maiming of animals.
法律對殘害動物的行為處以嚴厲懲罰。
動詞
致殘, 使永久性受傷
inflict a permanent injury on (a person or animal)
範例:
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The explosion could maim anyone standing nearby.
爆炸可能會致殘附近的任何人。
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He was accused of maiming his opponent during the fight.
他被指控在打鬥中致殘對手。