the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
例句
用作名词 (n.)
We are determined to smash terrorism. 我们一定要消灭恐怖主义。
Terrorism is a threat to the whole country. 恐怖主义是整个国家的祸根。
International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon. 国际恐怖主义并不是近年才有的现象。
The two states made a compact to co-operate against terrorism. 两国签订了反恐怖主义合作协议。
We should not connive at terrorism. 我们不应该纵容恐怖活动。
Terrorism has led to many deaths in the region. 恐怖主义行为在这一地区已经造成了很多人的死亡。
经典引文
All attempts to destroy democracy by terrorism will fail.
出自：New York Times
Carvalho..has been freed after almost five years in prison on terrorism charges.
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['terərɪzəm]
