| 单词 | suicide |
| 释义 | suicide —suicide /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/ noun [C or U] (DEATH) ► B2 the act of killing yourself intentionally, or a person who has done this: » to attempt/commit suicide» The suicide rate among men between the ages of 16 and 25 has risen alarmingly.» Many suicides occur in prisons.→ COMPARE MANSLAUGHTER(Cf. ↑manslaughter), MURDER(Cf. ↑murder) nounThesaurus+: ↑Killing , ↑Murder and attempted murder• • • Extra Examples:» All the evidence points to suicide.» The family were shattered at the news of Annabel's suicide.» She tried to commit suicide by slashing her wrists.» The prime suspect in the case committed suicide.» When the scandal broke , the company director committed suicide.noun [U] (DEFEAT) ► F0 any act that has the effect of causing your own defeat: » [+ to infinitive] As a leader he knows that it is political suicide to appear indecisive.Thesaurus+: ↑Causing difficulties for oneself or others |
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