atrocity
/əˈtrɔsətɪ; ə`trɑsətɪ/ n
(a) [U] great wickedness or cruelty 恶毒; 残忍; 残暴
I am shocked by the atrocity of this man's crimes. 这个人行凶手段残忍狠毒使我震惊.
(b) [C esp pl 尤作复数]
very wicked or cruel act 暴行
Many atrocities are committed on innocent people in wartime. 战争期间无辜百姓横遭蹂躏.