Dictionary entry
pillaging
/ˈpɪlɪdʒɪŋ/
noun
抢劫;掠夺
the act of stealing valuable things from a place
名词
- 1.
n the act of stealing valuable things from a place;v steal goods; take as spoils
抢劫;掠夺( pillage的现在分词 )
抢劫;掠夺( pillage的现在分词 )
In use
The pillaging of the ancient temple shocked the entire community.
Historians documented the pillaging that occurred during the war.
Pillaging is considered a serious crime under international law.
Learner notes
Grammar Note
通常作不可数名词
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