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beating

释义

beating

noun countable

UK /ˈbiːtɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	beating
plural	beatings

1
the act of hitting someone hard a number of times in a fight or as a punishment
The man had been given a severe beating.
Synonyms and related words
The punishment of being hit
beating
the birch
box someone’s ears
2
a bad defeat in a game, competition, or election
It looked like Leeds United were going to get a beating.
Synonyms and related words
A defeat in a game or competition
defeat
rout
beating

phrases

take a beating

beating

noun countable

US /ˈbitɪŋ/

Word Forms

singular	beating
plural	beatings

1
the act of hitting someone hard a number of times in a fight or as a punishment
The man had been given a severe beating.
Synonyms and related words
The punishment of being hit
beating
the birch
box someone’s ears
2
a bad defeat in a game, competition, or election
It looked like Penn State was going to get a beating.
Synonyms and related words
A defeat in a game or competition
defeat
rout
beating

phrases

take a beating

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