late 13c., "physical force used to inflict injury or damage," from Anglo-French and Old French violence (13c.), from Latin violentia "vehemence, impetuosity," from violentus "vehement, forcible," probably related to violare (see violation). Weakened sense of "improper treatment" is attested from 1590s.
双语例句
1. Non-violence and patience are the central tenets of their faith.
非暴力和忍耐是他们的信仰的核心原则。
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2. The French government today called for an end to the violence.
如今法国政府呼吁结束暴力行为。
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3. The violence in her tone gave Alistair a shock.
她语气之强烈令阿利斯泰尔深感震惊。
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4. Television broadcasters were warned to exercise caution over depicting scenes of violence.
电视台受到警告，要求对暴力场面的描绘采取谨慎态度。
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5. He was the fifth person to be killed in sectarian violence.