to mow down
[phrase form: mow]
01
扫射, 屠杀
to kill or cause harm to a large number of people, often through violent means
例子
Machine gun fire mowed down dozens of soldiers in a matter of minutes.
机枪火力在几分钟内扫倒了数十名士兵。
Snipers attempted to mow down civilians in the town square with targeted long-range rifle shots.
狙击手试图用有针对性的远程步枪射击扫射镇广场上的平民。
02
撞倒, 扫倒
to make someone or something fall by hitting them with a vehicle
例子
The speeding driver mowed down a group of pedestrians crossing the street.
超速行驶的司机撞倒了一群过马路的行人。
The tractor accidentally mowed down several saplings while navigating the field.
拖拉机在田间行驶时不小心撞倒了几棵小树。
