"brigands" in Chinese (Simplified)
土匪强盗
Definition
土匪指的是通常持有武器、在偏远或乡村地带抢劫旅行者或村庄的团伙成员。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Brigands” 是较为古老或文学化的词,多见于历史背景、小说或冒险故事。现代口语中很少用,一般与 “土匪”、“强盗” 同义。常与“bandits”、“outlaws”类词对应。
Examples
The village was attacked by brigands at night.
村庄在夜间被**土匪**袭击了。
Brigands stole the travelers' money.
**土匪**偷走了旅客们的钱。
The forest was said to hide many brigands.
据说森林里藏着许多**土匪**。
Legends say the mountain cave once sheltered brigands hiding from the law.
传说山洞曾是**土匪**躲避官兵的藏身之处。
Back in those days, travelers feared running into brigands along the road.
那时,旅行者很害怕在路上遇到**强盗**。
The old castle ruins are rumored to have been a hideout for brigands centuries ago.
据说古城堡废墟几百年前曾是**土匪**的藏身之地。