Killings Meaning in English

word · lemma: killing

US

/ˈkɪɫɪŋz/

KI-lingz

UK

/kˈɪlɪŋz/

KI-lingz

释义

Acts of killing people, usually referring to multiple violent deaths, often in news or legal contexts.

用法与细微差别

Used mainly in formal, journalistic, or legal contexts. Common with 'mass', 'series of', or location: 'the killings in the city.' Refers to deliberate acts, not accidental deaths. Not used for animals or metaphorically.

• Spanish: asesinatos - matanzas
• Portuguese (BR): assassinatos - mortes (intencionais)
• Portuguese (PT): assassinatos - mortes (intencionais)
• Chinese (Simplified): 杀戮 - 杀人事件
• Chinese (Traditional): 殺戮 - 殺人事件
• Hindi: हत्या - हत्याकांड
• Arabic: جرائم قتل - عمليات قتل
• Bengali: হত্যাকাণ্ড
• Russian: убийства
• Japanese: 殺人事件
• Vietnamese: vụ giết người
• Korean: 살인 사건
• Turkish: cinayetler
• Urdu: قتل
• Indonesian: pembunuhan

例句

There have been several killings in the city this year.

basic

The community is shocked by the killings.

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The news reported a string of gang-related killings last night.

natural

Authorities are under pressure to stop the recent wave of killings.

natural

Sadly, the killings haven't stopped despite the new laws.

natural

Police are investigating the recent killings.

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