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holocaust

UK/'hɔlәkɔ:st/US
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Definitions

n.

The mass destruction or slaughter of people, especially by fire; (the Holocaust) the Nazi genocide of Jews in WWII.

大屠杀,大灾难;(the Holocaust)纳粹对犹太人的大屠杀

Root Breakdown

Native English
holocaustother
=holocaust

Common Collocations

  • 1.Holocaust memorial大屠杀纪念馆
  • 2.Holocaust survivor大屠杀幸存者

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The Holocaust was one of history's greatest tragedies.

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