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plunder

/ˈplʌndɚ/

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to steal goods from a place by force, especially during war

掠夺；抢劫

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Invading troops began to plunder the villages along the border.
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入侵部队开始掠夺边境一带的村庄。
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Pronunciation: /ˈplʌndɚ/

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