Dictionary entry
terrorisation
noun
恐怖化,恐怖行为
the act or process of terrorizing someone or something
- 1.
the act of inspiring with fear an act of terrorism
In use
The terrorisation of the local population by armed groups led to widespread fear.
The regime's systematic terrorisation of dissenters was condemned internationally.
The constant terrorisation of victims can cause long-term trauma.
the terrorisation of something
表示‘对…的恐怖行为’,后接被影响的对象。
The terrorisation of civilians is a war crime.
对平民的恐怖行为是战争罪。
be used for terrorisation
表示‘被用于恐怖行为’。
This propaganda is used for terrorisation of the population.
这种宣传被用于恐吓民众。
involve terrorisation
表示‘涉及恐怖行为’。
The regime's tactics involve terrorisation of dissidents.
该政权的策略涉及对异见者的恐怖行为。
Common mistakes
The government's terrorise of the population was unacceptable.The government's terrorisation of the population was unacceptable.
terrorise是动词形式,不能用作名词,应使用名词terrorisation。
There were many terrorisations during the war.There was much terrorisation during the war.
terrorisation是不可数名词,不能用复数形式或与many搭配,应使用much。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
不可数名词,表示恐怖化的行为或过程
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