butchery
US /ˈbʊtʃ.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈbʊtʃ.ər.i/
名词
1.
屠宰业, 肉店
the business of a butcher; the preparation and sale of meat
示例:
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He learned the art of butchery from his father.
他从父亲那里学到了屠宰的艺术。
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The local butchery offers fresh, high-quality cuts.
当地的肉店提供新鲜优质的肉块。
2.
屠杀, 大屠杀
the savage and indiscriminate killing of many people
示例:
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The war was marked by widespread butchery and atrocities.
这场战争以普遍的屠杀和暴行著称。
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The dictator was responsible for the butchery of thousands of innocent people.
这位独裁者对数千无辜人民的屠杀负有责任。