immolation
US /ˌɪm.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌɪm.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
名词
献祭, 自焚
the act of killing or destroying, especially by fire, as a sacrifice
示例:
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The ancient ritual involved the immolation of offerings to the gods.
古代仪式包括向神灵献祭。
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The act of self-immolation is a desperate form of protest.
自焚是一种绝望的抗议形式。