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Mutilations Meaning in English

word · lemma: mutilation

ˌmjutəˈɫeɪʃənz
myoo-tuh-LAY-shunz
mjˌuːtɪlˈeɪʃənz
myoo-til-AY-shunz

释义

Mutilations are acts of severely damaging or removing parts of a person’s or animal’s body, often on purpose and usually causing lasting harm.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used in formal, medical, or legal contexts. Refers specifically to severe, often intentional injury, not minor harm. Not interchangeable with 'injuries' or 'wounds'. Commonly found in reports on violence, war, or crime.

例句

The doctor reported several mutilations after the attack.

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Some animals suffer mutilations in illegal hunting.

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The newspaper described the mutilations found at the crime scene.

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Disturbingly, the village had been plagued by mysterious mutilations of livestock.

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Rumors about ritual mutilations spread quickly through the city.

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Authorities are trying to find the cause behind these repeated mutilations.

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