rape

• 具有多个含义的名词：一种为获取种子和饲料而种植的欧亚植物（油菜）；战争中对国家的掠夺或破坏行为；或违背他人意愿强迫其发生性行为的罪行。

A noun with multiple meanings: a Eurasian plant grown for its seed and as forage; the act of plundering or despoiling a country in warfare; or the crime of forcing someone to submit to sexual intercourse against their will.

1. Eurasian plantB2formalscientific

   A plant of the mustard family, grown for its seeds which yield oil and as a forage crop.

   油菜

   • The farmer planted rape in the field for oil production.
   • Rape is often used as a cover crop to improve soil health.
   • The yellow flowers of the rape plant brighten the countryside in spring.

   同义词canolacolzarapeseed

2. Despoiling in warfareC1formal

   The act of violently plundering or destroying a place, especially during war.

   掠夺

   • The rape of the city by invading forces left it in ruins.
   • Historical accounts describe the rape of the countryside during the conflict.
   • The treaty condemned the rape of cultural heritage sites.

   同义词despoliationlootingpillageplunderravagesackspoliation

3. Sexual crimeB2formallegal

   The crime of forcing someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will.

   强奸

   • The court convicted him of rape after a lengthy trial.
   • Survivors of rape often need extensive support and counseling.
   • Laws against rape have become stricter in many countries.

   同义词defilementravishmentviolation

• 动词，指违背他人意愿强行发生性行为，也指以暴力手段掠夺、破坏或毁灭某物。

A verb meaning to force someone to have sexual intercourse against their will, or to plunder or destroy something violently.

1. Sexual assaultB2formal

   To force someone to engage in sexual intercourse against their will.

   强奸

   • The perpetrator was convicted for attempting to rape a victim.
   • She bravely testified about being raped by her attacker.
   • Laws against rape are strict in most countries.

   同义词abuseassaultmolestravishviolate

2. Destruction or plunderC1formal

   To violently destroy, damage, or strip a place of its resources or possessions.

   掠夺

   • The invading army raped the countryside of its crops and livestock.
   • Logging companies raped the forest of its ancient trees.
   • The land was raped by decades of unchecked mining.

   同义词despoildevastatepillageplunderransackravagesackstrip