1VERB [usually passive]杀戮;屠杀;残杀;滥杀 If large numbers of people or animals are slaughtered, they are killed in a way that is cruel or unnecessary. 杀戮;屠杀;残杀;滥杀
Thirty four people were slaughtered while queuing up to cast their votes. [beVERB-ed]
有 34 人在排队投票时遭到残杀。
Whales and dolphins are still being slaughtered for commercial gain. [beVERB-ed]