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crime wave

/ˈkraɪm weɪv/

翻译: 指某一地区或群体在较短时间内犯罪活动突然显著增加。

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/ˈkraɪm weɪv/B2formal
  • zh指某一地区或群体在较短时间内犯罪活动突然显著增加。

A sudden and significant increase in criminal activity within a specific area or community over a relatively short period of time.

  1. Sudden increase in crimeB2formal

    A period during which the number of crimes in a particular area rises sharply and noticeably.

    zh犯罪浪潮

    • The city is experiencing a crime wave, with burglaries up by 40%.
    • Residents are worried about the recent crime wave in their neighborhood.
    • The police have launched a special task force to combat the crime wave.