assassination
UK/ә.sæsi'neiʃәn/US
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Definitions
n.
The murder of a person, especially a public figure, for political reasons or personal gain.
暗杀，行刺
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedassassinstem
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ateto make, having
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ionact, process, state
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Common Collocations
- 1.political assassination政治暗杀
- 2.assassination attempt暗杀企图
- 3.assassination plot暗杀阴谋
Example Sentences
- 1.
The assassination shocked the nation.
- 2.
He was charged with assassination.