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garrotes

/ɡəˈroʊts/ /ɡəˈrɒts/

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noun

绞刑架，绞具

An iron collar formerly used in Spain to execute people by strangulation

Examples :

"Historical accounts describe how the Spanish Inquisition used garrotes to execute prisoners. "

历史记载描述了西班牙宗教裁判所如何使用绞刑架来处决囚犯。

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noun

绞索，勒颈刑具。

Something, especially a cord or wire, used for strangulation

Examples :

"The mob boss was known for having his enemies executed with a garrote of piano wire."

这位黑帮老大以用钢琴丝绞索处决敌人而闻名。

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verb

绞死，勒死

To execute by strangulation

Examples :

"Because the dictator feared betrayal, he garrotes anyone suspected of disloyalty. "

因为独裁者害怕被背叛，他会绞死任何被怀疑不忠的人。

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verb

绞死，勒死

To kill using a garrote

Examples :

"The criminal garroted the bank teller to steal the money. "

罪犯为了抢钱，用绞索勒死了银行出纳员。

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