| 释义 |
homi·cide
\ˈhäməˌsīd also hōm-\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: in sense 1, from Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin homicida, from homi- (from homo human being, man) + -cida -cide (killer); in sense 2, from Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin homicidium, from homi- + -cidium -cide (killing) — more at homage
1. : a person who kills another person : manslayer
< the homicide must observe a rigorous taboo — J.G.Frazer >
2.
a. : a killing of one human being by another
< tabloid headlines about the latest homicide >
specifically : a killing of a human being through human agency
< charged with drunken driving and vehicle homicide >
b. : a squad of detectives that specializes in solving murders
< the boys in homicide will get all the details — Thurston Scott > |