murder

🇬🇧 UK/ˈmɜ:də(r)/🇺🇸 US/'mә:dә/
NGSL 2kA2

Definitions

n.

The crime of deliberately and unlawfully killing another person, especially with premeditation

谋杀,故意杀人罪

v.

To kill someone unlawfully and intentionally; to defeat someone decisively

谋杀,蓄意杀害;彻底击败

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
murderother
=murder

Common Collocations

  • 1.commit murder犯谋杀罪
  • 2.murder case谋杀案
  • 3.murder weapon凶器

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The detective was assigned to investigate the murder case.

  • 2.

    The detective solved the murder case after carefully analyzing all available evidence.

  • 3.

    Murder is considered the most serious crime in virtually every legal system worldwide.

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