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Assassinated Meaning in English

word · lemma: assassinate

/əˈsæsəˌneɪtɪd/
uh-SAS-uh-nay-did
/ɐsˈæsɪnˌeɪtɪd/
uh-SAS-i-nay-tid

释义

To have been killed suddenly and often for political reasons, usually referring to a famous person such as a leader or public figure.

用法与细微差别

This word is formal and typically used for killings of important figures, often by surprise and for political motives. Not used for ordinary murders. Common collocation: 'was assassinated'. Compare 'murdered' (less specific, any victim).

例句

The president was assassinated during a public speech.

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The famous activist was assassinated last year.

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The spy was assassinated by a rival agency.

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Many believe the general was assassinated because of his political views.

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He was assassinated while visiting a foreign country on a peace mission.

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If the leader hadn’t been assassinated, history could have been very different.

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