slaughter
gb/slˈɔtɚ/ us/slˈɔtɚ/
B2
Inglés
~ 5600
lemészárol, mészárlás, vérengzés, levág, leöl, állatvágás, vágás, elver, kiütésesen legyőz, tönkrever, csúnyán megver, elsöprő vereséget mér, fölényesen legyőz, kiüt, lealáz, leiskoláz, egyoldalú küzdelem
VERBO
B2
1
lemészárol
B2
Patrón de uso:
to slaughter [many people or animals]
The invading army slaughtered thousands of civilians before retreating.
A megszálló hadsereg több ezer civilt lemészárolt, mielőtt visszavonult.
The rebels were slaughtered when they tried to cross the open field.
A lázadókat lemészárolták, amikor megpróbáltak átkelni a nyílt terepen.
Poachers continue to slaughter endangered elephants for their ivory.
The gunman entered the nightclub and slaughtered people at random.
History books describe how villagers were slaughtered in cold blood.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The soldiers slaughtered everyone in the small town.
A katonák mindenkit lemészároltak a kisvárosban.
The hunters slaughtered many animals and left their bodies on the ground.
A vadászok sok állatot lemészároltak, majd a tetemüket a földön hagyták.
The man used a knife to slaughter the family in their home.
The army slaughtered hundreds of people during the attack.
The criminal went into the school and slaughtered many students.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use "slaughter" for any kind of killing, even when only one animal or person is killed. For a single, ordinary killing, "kill" is usually better; "slaughter" suggests many victims or especially shocking cruelty.
Significado
kill many living beings brutally
Colocaciones
slaughter civilians
|slaughter innocent people
|slaughter entire villages
|slaughtered in cold blood
|slaughter women and children
Sinónimos
massacre (Very close in meaning; often used especially for large, shocking killings of people.)
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butcher (Adds an even stronger sense of cruelty and lack of care; can sound more emotional.)
Antónimos
spare (To choose not to kill someone, the opposite of killing them.)
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protect (To keep people or animals safe instead of harming them.)
Temas
violence
|war
|crime
|law
|politics
Definición
To kill many people or animals in a very cruel and violent way.
To kill a large number of people or animals in a very violent, cruel, and usually deliberate way.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
2
Patrón de uso:
the slaughter of [many people or animals]
The world was shocked by the slaughter of unarmed protesters.
A világot sokkolta a fegyvertelen tüntetők lemészárlása.
Survivors gave testimony about the slaughter that took place in the village.
A túlélők tanúvallomást tettek a faluban történt mészárlásról.
The movie shows the slaughter of soldiers on the battlefield in graphic detail.
They called the attack a senseless slaughter of innocent lives.
Leaders vowed that such a slaughter would never be allowed to happen again.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The news showed the slaughter of many people in the war.
A híradó sok ember háború alatti lemészárlását mutatta be.
The village remembers the slaughter that happened there fifty years ago.
A falu ma is emlékezik az ötven évvel ezelőtt ott történt mészárlásra.
Everyone was shocked by the slaughter of the children.
People protested against the slaughter of innocent animals.
The story is about the slaughter of a whole family.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse "slaughter" (the event) with "slaughterhouse" (the building where animals are killed). Also, some learners overuse "slaughter" instead of more common words like "killing" when the act is not especially large or cruel.
Significado
mass killing, very violent
Colocaciones
mass slaughter
|the slaughter of civilians
|wholesale slaughter
|brutal slaughter
|bloodshed and slaughter
Sinónimos
massacre (Very close in meaning; often used especially for shocking killings of groups of people.)
|
bloodbath (Informal; emphasizes how bloody and horrific the killing is.)
Antónimos
rescue (Saving people from death, the opposite of killing them.)
|
mercy (Showing kindness and not killing or hurting, opposite to cruel killing.)
Temas
violence
|war
|crime
|law
|politics
Definición
The killing of many people or animals in a very cruel and violent way.
The act or event of killing a large number of people or animals in a very violent and cruel way.
VERBO
B2
TECHNICAL
3
Patrón de uso:
to slaughter [animals] for [meat/food]
The farm sends its cattle to a nearby plant to be slaughtered.
A gazdaság egy közeli vágóhídra küldi a szarvasmarháit, hogy ott levágják őket.
Pigs are slaughtered at about six months of age.
A sertéseket körülbelül hat hónapos korukban vágják le.
The company claims it only slaughters animals using humane methods.
Regulations control how and where chickens may be slaughtered.
Every year, millions of animals are slaughtered for food around the world.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The farmer will slaughter three cows this week for meat.
A gazda ezen a héten három tehenet vág le húsnak.
They slaughter chickens at the big factory.
A nagy üzemben csirkéket vágnak le.
The company slaughters many pigs every day.
In this country, people slaughter animals in special buildings.
The law says workers must slaughter animals in a kind way.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this sense when they only mean "kill" a pet or wild animal, but "slaughter" in this sense is mainly for farm animals killed for meat in a planned process.
Significado
kill animals for meat
Colocaciones
slaughter cattle
|slaughter pigs
|slaughter livestock
|slaughter animals for meat
|humanely slaughter animals
Sinónimos
butcher (In this context, often refers to cutting up the animal after slaughter, but can also mean to kill it.)
|
process (A more neutral technical word often used in the industry for killing and preparing animals.)
Antónimos
keep alive (To continue to care for and not kill the animals.)
|
rescue (To save animals from being killed for meat.)
Temas
food
|work
|agriculture
|food_drink
|animals
Definición
To kill farm animals in an organized way so people can use the meat for food.
To kill farm animals in a controlled and usually industrial process so that their meat can be used as food.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
4
állatvágás
B2
vágás
B2
Patrón de uso:
[animals] are sent for slaughter
New rules aim to improve animal welfare during transport to slaughter.
Az új szabályok célja az állatjólét javítása a vágásra szállítás során.
The report examines conditions at slaughter in large poultry plants.
A jelentés a nagy baromfiüzemekben a vágás körülményeit vizsgálja.
Many consumers are concerned about how animals are treated before slaughter.
The cattle are weighed before and after slaughter for quality control.
Campaigners are calling for a reduction in the slaughter of healthy horses.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The cows are sent for slaughter when they are big enough.
A teheneket akkor küldik vágásra, amikor már elég nagyok.
She does not eat meat because she is against animal slaughter.
Nem eszik húst, mert ellenzi az állatvágást.
The law controls the slaughter of animals in this country.
There are many problems with the transport of animals to slaughter.
Some people want better rules for the slaughter of chickens.
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this noun with "slaughterhouse" (the building). "Slaughter" is the process or event; "slaughterhouse" is the place.
Significado
killing animals for meat
Colocaciones
sent for slaughter
|transport to slaughter
|inspection at slaughter
|humane slaughter
|pre-slaughter conditions
Sinónimos
animal slaughter (More explicit; makes clear that the slaughter is of animals, not people.)
|
processing (Technical industry term that includes slaughter and later steps like cutting and packing.)
Antónimos
animal welfare (Focuses on keeping animals healthy and comfortable rather than killing them.)
|
sanctuary (A place where animals are protected, the opposite of being sent for slaughter.)
Temas
food
|work
|agriculture
|food_drink
|animals
Definición
The organized process of killing farm animals so people can use the meat for food.
The process or event of killing farm animals in a controlled and usually industrial way so their meat can be used as food.
VERBO
B2
INFORMAL
5
Patrón de uso:
to slaughter [an opponent/team]
Our team slaughtered them 6–0 in the final.
A csapatunk 6–0-ra tönkreverte őket a döntőben.
The home side completely slaughtered their rivals in the second half.
A hazai csapat a második félidőben teljesen tönkreverte a riválisát.
We were slaughtered in last year’s debate, but this time we’re better prepared.
They went out and slaughtered the competition in record time.
The champion slaughtered his opponent in the first round.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Our team slaughtered the other team last night.
A csapatunk tegnap este tönkreverte a másik csapatot.
They slaughtered us in the game; the score was 10–1.
Tönkrevertek minket a meccsen; 10–1 lett az eredmény.
We slaughtered the competition and won first prize.
Her chess team slaughtered the boys' team.
The home team slaughtered their rivals in the match.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes use this sense in formal writing, where it can sound too strong or emotional. In formal contexts, "defeat", "beat", or "win comfortably" are usually better choices.
Significado
defeat someone very completely
Colocaciones
slaughter the competition
|slaughtered them 5–0
|absolutely slaughtered them
|slaughtered in the final
|slaughter our rivals
Sinónimos
trounce (Very close in meaning; slightly more formal or literary in tone.)
|
crush (Common informal word; can sound more aggressive or emotional.)
Antónimos
lose to (To be defeated by someone, the opposite of defeating them.)
|
edge out (To win by a very small amount, the opposite of winning by a huge margin.)
Temas
sports
|competition
|informal
|core_vocabulary
Definición
To win against someone in a game or fight by a very big difference.
To defeat an opponent by a very large margin, especially in a game, sport, or competition.
SUSTANTIVO
C1
INFORMAL
6
mészárlás
B2
Patrón de uso:
it was a slaughter
The match turned into a slaughter after halftime.
A mérkőzés a szünet után valóságos mészárlássá vált.
It wasn’t a contest at all; it was a slaughter.
Ez egyáltalán nem volt verseny; kész mészárlás volt.
Commentators described the election as a political slaughter for the ruling party.
Fans left early because the game was such a slaughter.
The final score, 9–0, shows just what a slaughter it was.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The game was a slaughter; the score was 8–0.
A meccs mészárlás volt; 8–0 lett az eredmény.
It was a complete slaughter, and our team lost badly.
Totális mészárlás volt, és a csapatunk csúnyán kikapott.
The election was a slaughter for the small party.
Everyone stopped watching because the match was a slaughter.
The test was a slaughter; many students failed.
Error frecuente:
Learners may try to use this informal sense in serious or sensitive topics where it could sound disrespectful, especially near real violent events. Use it mainly for games, competitions, or clearly metaphorical situations.
Significado
very one-sided defeat
Colocaciones
it was a slaughter
|a complete slaughter
|the game was a slaughter
|political slaughter
|a real slaughter
Sinónimos
rout (A clear, often formal word for a very heavy defeat.)
|
wipeout (Informal; often used for a huge or embarrassing loss.)
Antónimos
close game (A game where the score is nearly equal, the opposite of a one-sided slaughter.)
|
narrow victory (A win by a small margin, the opposite of a huge win.)
Temas
sports
|competition
|informal
Definición
A game or fight where one side wins by a very big difference and the other side loses badly.
A game, contest, or situation in which one side wins by a very large margin, making the result extremely one-sided.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
slaughter
AFI
GB/slˈɔtɚ/
US/slˈɔtɚ/
Sílabas y acento
slaughter (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (slaughter)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: slaughter
- Plural: slaughter, slaughters
Verb
- Base: slaughter
- 3rd Person Singular: slaughters
- Present Participle: slaughtering
- Past: slaughtered
Familia de palabras
Forms
slaughters
noun
slaughtering
verb
slaughtered
verb
Related words
slaughterhouse
noun
Advanced or less common
slaughterer
noun
Expresiones
like lambs to the slaughter
1/lˈaɪk lˈæmz tə ðə slˈɔtɚ/
idiom
literary
go into danger without knowing
To go into a very dangerous or bad situation without understanding the danger, and without trying to fight or stop it.
Ejemplos
- The young soldiers went off to war like lambs to the slaughter, not knowing what awaited them.
- Fans walked into the stadium like lambs to the slaughter, unaware their team was about to be crushed.
- She followed his plan like a lamb to the slaughter, trusting him completely.