"assassination" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 暗杀
• 刺杀

Definition

出于政治等原因，谋杀著名或重要人物的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于政治、宗教等动机的谋杀，不用于一般的杀人案件。常见于新闻和正式场合，可搭配“the assassination of + 人名”。

Examples

The assassination shocked the entire nation.

这起**暗杀**震惊了全国。

Many books have been written about the assassination of the president.

关于总统**遇刺**已经写了很多书。

The police are still investigating the assassination.

警方仍在调查这起**暗杀**。

After the assassination, security was increased around government officials.

**暗杀**事件后，政府官员的安保得到了加强。

Rumors about a possible assassination plot spread quickly through the city.

关于可能的**暗杀**阴谋的谣言在城市中迅速传播。

The documentary takes a closer look at the motives behind the assassination.

这部纪录片深入探讨了**暗杀**背后的动机。