"assassination" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 暗殺
• 刺殺

Definition

出於政治等原因，謀殺著名或重要人物的行為。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

多用於政治、宗教等動機的謀殺，不用於一般的殺人案件。常見於新聞及正式場合，常搭配“the assassination of + 人名”。

Examples

The assassination shocked the entire nation.

這起**暗殺**震驚了全國。

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

關於總統**遇刺**已經寫了很多書。

The police are still investigating the assassination.

警方仍在調查這起**暗殺**。

After the assassination, security was increased around government officials.

**暗殺**事件後，政府官員的安全措施得到了加強。

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

關於可能的**暗殺**陰謀的謠言在城市中迅速傳播。

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

這部紀錄片深入探討了**暗殺**背後的動機。