| 释义 |
brigandry|ˈbrɪgəndrɪ|
[f. brigand + -ry.]
= brigandage, brigandism.
1909Westm. Gaz. 17 Apr. 2/3 The Mafia, and the spirit which gave it life, is likewise passing into history, for mere brigandry can never earn the respect once paid to the aristocracy of murder. 1980Guardian Weekly 28 Dec. 14/2 Today the rebels wound, mutilate, and kill civilians: where do you draw the fine line between subversion and brigandry? |