shed blood

• 造成他人受伤或死亡，尤指在残酷的冲突或战斗中；常比喻为战争或暴力所付出的代价。

To cause injury or death, especially in a violent conflict or battle; often used metaphorically to refer to the cost of war or violence.

1. To cause injury or deathB2formal

   To cause someone to bleed, often in the context of violence, war, or conflict.

   流血

   • The soldiers shed blood in the battle for their country.
   • The dictator's regime shed the blood of many innocent people.
   • They vowed to avenge the blood that was shed.

2. To sacrifice or sufferC1formal

   To endure hardship, pain, or sacrifice for a cause.

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   • Many activists shed blood for the right to vote.
   • The pioneers shed blood and sweat to build the new settlement.
   • He was willing to shed blood for his beliefs.