Scourge
01
鞭子, 鞭打工具
a type of whip or lash that is often used to punish or torture individuals
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。
The medieval executioner wielded a scourge to administer lashes as a form of punishment.
中世纪的刽子手挥舞着鞭子，以鞭打作为惩罚的一种形式。
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。
The ruthless warlord was known as a scourge, terrorizing villages and leaving destruction in his wake.
无情的军阀被称为灾祸，恐吓村庄并在其身后留下破坏。
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。
Earthquakes have been a historical scourge for communities located along tectonic plate boundaries.
对于位于构造板块边界的社区来说，地震一直是一种历史性的灾祸。
to scourge
01
蹂躏, 摧毁
to cause widespread destruction or devastation, often resulting in complete ruin
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。
War has scourged the region for years, leaving its infrastructure in ruins.
战争多年来摧残了该地区，使其基础设施成为废墟。
02
to strike with a whip or similar instrument
例子
The captives were scourged as a warning to others.
He was scourged for breaking the rules of the monastery.
03
to afflict or criticize harshly
例子
Corruption scourged the city, leaving citizens frustrated.
The critic scourged the author for the poorly written novel.
