slaughter /ˈslɔ:tə/ I. vt. 屠宰: Millions of cattle are slaughtered every day. 每日屠牛数以百万计。‖II. n.［u］ 屠杀，杀戮: The battle resulted in a frightful slaughter. 那次战斗造成一场可怕的屠杀。