despoil (C2)
カタカナ: ディスポイル
IPA: /dɪˈspɔɪl/
Definition
To strip of possessions, value, or beauty through force, theft, or ruthless exploitation.
意味: 武力、盗難、あるいは無慈悲な搾取によって、所有物や価値、美しさを奪い去ること。
Examples / 例文
The corrupt officials continued to despoil the public treasury for their own gain. — The corrupt officials continued to despoil the public treasury for their own gain.
Generations of greed have served to despoil the once-pristine natural landscape. — Generations of greed have served to despoil the once-pristine natural landscape.
Ancient tombs were frequently despoiled by grave robbers seeking gold and artifacts. — Ancient tombs were frequently despoiled by grave robbers seeking gold and artifacts.
Despoil の日本語訳
Japanese translations of Despoil:
How to Use Despoil
- despoil of (prepositional phrase)
- To strip someone or something of a specific possession or quality. — "The conquerors sought to despoil the nation of its cultural heritage."
- despoil someone/something (collocation)
- Directly taking from or ruining an object or person. — "They did not hesitate to despoil the sacred temple."
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