Scourge
01
鞭子, 鞭打工具
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
语法信息
有生性状态
无生命
形态构成
简单词
可数
复数形式
scourges
例子
In ancient times, the Roman soldiers used a scourge to punish disobedient slaves.
在古代，罗马士兵用鞭子来惩罚不听话的奴隶。
02
灾祸, 祸害
a person who brings widespread suffering or devastation
例子
Throughout history, dictators have often been regarded as scourges, responsible for immense human suffering and oppression.
纵观历史，独裁者常被视为灾祸，对人类巨大的苦难和压迫负有责任。
03
祸害, 灾难
a cause of widespread suffering or affliction
例子
The pandemic emerged as a global scourge, affecting millions of lives and overwhelming healthcare systems.
这场大流行作为一种全球性的灾难出现，影响了数百万人的生命并使医疗系统不堪重负。
to scourge
01
蹂躏, 摧毁
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
语法信息
形态构成
简单词
动作动词
规则
现在时
scourge
第三人称单数
scourges
现在分词
scourging
一般过去时
scourged
过去分词
scourged
例子
The hurricane scourged the coastal town, leaving behind a trail of destruction.
飓风肆虐了沿海小镇，留下了一片破坏的痕迹。
02
鞭打, 抽打
to strike with a whip or similar instrument
例子
The captives were scourged as a warning to others.
俘虏们被鞭打以警告他人。
03
折磨, 严厉批评
to afflict or criticize harshly
例子
Corruption scourged the city, leaving citizens frustrated.
腐败肆虐了这座城市，让市民感到沮丧。
