"immolate" in Chinese (Simplified)
献祭自焚
Definition
将某人或某物作为祭品杀死，特别是通过焚烧。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“immolate” 属于正式、文学或宗教用语，多用于历史或象征性牺牲，尤指与火有关时。日常口语中极少见。
Examples
The ancient priests would immolate animals as offerings.
古代的祭司会**献祭**动物作为供品。
In some stories, heroes immolate themselves for a greater cause.
在一些故事中，英雄为更伟大的事业**自焚**。
The ritual required him to immolate a goat.
仪式需要他**献祭**一只山羊。
Some activists have threatened to immolate themselves in protest.
一些活动人士威胁要**自焚**以示抗议。
Legends say the king would rather immolate himself than surrender.
传说国王宁愿**自焚**也不愿投降。
He was willing to immolate everything for his beliefs.
他愿意为自己的信仰**牺牲**一切。