crucify
动词 v.
英文释义
动词 v.
- To execute (a person) by nailing to a cross.
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To punish or otherwise express extreme anger at, especially as a scapegoat or target of outrage.
— After his public gaffe, he was crucified in the media.
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To thoroughly beat at a sport or game.
— West Ham beat Manchester City five nil–they crucified them!
词汇关系
词源
From Middle English crucifien, from Old French crucefier, from Late Latin crucificō, from Latin crucifigō.
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