lapidation

英 [ˌlæpɪ'deɪʃən] 美 [ˌlæpə'deɪʃən]

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名词

基本解释

n.投石

网络释义

the act of pelting someone to death with stones; especially in biblical times

例证

1. In some countries, lapidation is still used as a form of punishment.
一些国家仍然使用石刑作为一种惩罚方式。

2. Lapidation was a common method of execution in ancient times.
石刑是古代常见的一种执行死刑的方法。

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