Word · Frequency #35918
plundering
/ˈplʌndərɪŋ/
noun
掠夺；抢劫；洗劫
The act of stealing or taking goods by force, especially during a war or riot.
- 1.
The act of one who plunders; pillaging or looting; plunder.
掠夺者的行为；抢劫或劫掠；掠夺物。
掠夺者的行为；抢劫或劫掠；掠夺物。
In use
The plundering of the ancient temple shocked the entire archaeological community.
Corporate plundering of natural resources often leads to environmental disasters.
The invaders were notorious for their plundering of villages along the river.
Connections
Word family
- plunderings
- plural
Learner notes
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