atrocity
noun uk/əˈtrɒs.ə.ti/ us/əˈtrɑː.sə.t̬i/
[ C usually plural ]凶恶的行为，残暴的行为
an extremely cruel, violent, or shocking act
They are on trial for committing atrocities against the civilian population. 他们因残害平民的暴行而受到审判。
[ U ]凶恶，残暴
the fact of something being extremely cruel, violent, or shocking
These people are guilty of acts of appalling atrocity (= cruelty). 这些人犯下了令人发指的残忍罪行。