| 单词 | victim |
| 释义 | victim victim /ˈvɪk.tɪm/ noun [C] B2 someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance: » to provide financial aid to hurricane/flood, etc. victims» victims of crime» The children are the innocent/helpless victims of the fighting.» The new drug might help save the lives of cancer victims.» We appear to have been the victims of a cruel practical joke.» Our local hospital has become the latest victim of the cuts in government spending.Thesaurus+: ↑People who receive medical treatmentThesaurus+: ↑Experiencing and sufferingfall victim to sthF0 to be hurt, damaged, or killed because of something or someone: » In 1948, Gandhi fell victim to a member of a Hindu gang.» The company has fallen victim to increased competition.Thesaurus+: ↑Injuring and injuries• • • Extra Examples:» The murderer had lured his victim to a deserted house.» She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse.» They're launching an appeal to raise money for famine victims.» Road accident victims make up almost a quarter of the hospital's patients.» The victim had received repeated blows to the head and body. |
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