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terrorist

/tɛrɚɪst/

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a person who uses violence against civilians for political or ideological aims

恐怖分子

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The police arrested a suspected terrorist near the border.
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警方在边境附近逮捕了一名恐怖活动嫌疑人。
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Pronunciation: /tɛrɚɪst/

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