decapitate
US /dɪˈkæp.ə.teɪt/
UK /dɪˈkæp.ɪ.teɪt/
动词
斩首, 砍头
to cut off the head of (a person or animal)
示例:
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The ancient punishment was to decapitate the traitor.
古代的惩罚是斩首叛徒。
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In some cultures, statues of defeated enemies were decapitated.
在某些文化中，被击败的敌人的雕像会被斩首。