arson
noun [ U ] uk/ˈɑː.sən/ us/ˈɑːr.sən/ (UK also fire-raising)
（尤指针对建筑物的）纵火（罪），放火（罪）
the crime of intentionally starting a fire in order to damage or destroy something, especially a building
A cinema was burned out in north London last night. Police suspect arson. 昨晚伦敦北部一家电影院被焚毁，警方怀疑有人纵火。