rapine

英 ['ræpaɪn; -pɪn] 美 ['ræpɪn]
  • n. 掠夺；劫掠
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英文词源

rapine (n.)
early 15c., "plunder," from Middle French rapine (12c.), from Latin rapina "act of robbery, plundering, pillage," from rapere "seize, carry off, rob" (see rapid).

双语例句

1. The soldiers got their food by rapine.
士兵们靠抢劫获得食品.

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