dismemberment
US /dɪˈsmem.bɚ.mənt/
UK /dɪˈsmem.bə.mənt/
名词
1.
肢解, 分尸
the action of cutting off the limbs of a person or animal
示例:
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The victim suffered severe injuries, including dismemberment.
受害者遭受了包括肢解在内的严重伤害。
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The ancient punishment of dismemberment was considered barbaric.
古代的肢解刑罚被认为是野蛮的。
2.
分裂, 解体
the breaking up of an organization or territory
示例:
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The dismemberment of the empire led to many smaller states.
帝国的分裂导致了许多小国家。
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Critics fear the dismemberment of the company through hostile takeover bids.
批评人士担心公司会因恶意收购要约而解体。