terrorist
noun [ C ] uk/ˈter.ə.rɪst/ us/ˈter.ɚ.ɪst/
B2 恐怖分子
someone who uses violent action, or threats of violent action, for political purposes
Several terrorists have been killed by their own bombs. 有几个恐怖分子被自己的炸弹炸死了。
There has been an increase in terrorist attacks. 恐怖袭击事件有所增多。
The government has stated that it will not give in to terrorist threats. 政府已宣称决不会被恐怖分子的威胁吓倒。
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- The hostages are being held as a bargaining chip by terrorist organizations.
- The terrorist attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world.
- An unknown terrorist group has claimed responsibility for this morning's bomb attack.
- It is thought that they worked in collusion with the terrorist network.
- It's often said that one person's freedom fighter is another person's terrorist.