音标:[ә'trɒsiti]
n. 残暴, 凶恶, 暴行
【法】 暴行, 残酷, 残忍
英汉词典
atrocity的短语、例句:
atrocity
n
(a) [U] great wickedness or cruelty 恶毒; 残忍; 残暴
I am shocked by the atrocity of this man´s crimes. 这个人行凶手段残忍狠毒使我震惊.
(b) [C esp pl 尤作复数]
very wicked or cruel act 暴行
Many atrocities are committed on innocent people in wartime. 战争期间无辜百姓横遭蹂躏.
atrocity