killing
Произношение: [ˈkɪlɪŋ]
Контекст: «crime»
(noun) the act of causing someone's death on purpose. This word is often used when talking about really serious events where someone has harmed another person.
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The police are investigating a recent killing in the neighborhood.
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There was no killing in the peaceful protest; everyone was safe.
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What are the laws regarding killing in self-defense?
Контекст: «games»
(noun) in video games, a killing refers to when a player defeats another player or an enemy. It’s how players keep score or measure success in the game.
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She made a fantastic killing in the latest round of the video game.
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He didn't get a killing in that match, but he did play well.
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How many killings did you get in that game last night?
Контекст: «crime»
(verb) to cause someone's death on purpose. For example, if someone hurts another person and they die, that person is said to have killed them.
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The hero in the story kills the dragon to save the village.
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The kind man would never kill an animal; he loves all creatures.
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Why would anyone want to kill someone else?
Контекст: «games»
(verb) to defeat an enemy or another player in a game. In gaming, when you kill an opponent, it often means you have scored points or achieved a goal.
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I killed many zombies in the last level of the game.
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She did not kill any enemies in that match, but she helped her team win.
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How do you kill a boss in this game?