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casualty

/ˈkæʒuəlti/
ca · su · al · ty ˈkæ · ʒu · əl · ti
English Definition
n. person hurt or killed
中文释义
伤亡者,受害者
Significado en Español
víctima, baja
한국어 뜻
사상자, 희생자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nạn nhân, thương vong
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How to use “casualty” in a sentence

There were many casualties in the accident.

事故中有很多伤亡。

The flood caused several casualties in the small village.

洪水在这个小村庄造成了数人伤亡。

Medics rushed to help the casualties of the car crash.

医护人员赶去救助车祸中的伤者。

Truth is often the first casualty of a rumor.

谣言传播时,真相往往最先受害。

Synonyms
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casualty(victim).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “casualty”:

  1. A survivor
  2. B victor
  3. C victim
  4. D bystander
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C — victim. “casualty” means n. person hurt or killed

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

In an unexpected turn of events, the storm was so severe that the tiny village suffered a __________.

  1. A celebration
  2. B injury
  3. C casualty
  4. D repair
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C — casualty. “casualty” means n. person hurt or killed

Common questions about “casualty”

What does “casualty” mean?

casualty — n. person hurt or killed. In Chinese: 伤亡者,受害者.

How do you pronounce “casualty”?

casualty is pronounced /ˈkæʒuəlti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ca · su · al · ty.

How do you use “casualty” in a sentence?

“casualty” means person hurt or killed. Examples: (1) There were many casualties in the accident. (2) The flood caused several casualties in the small village. (3) Medics rushed to help the casualties of the car crash. (4) Truth is often the first casualty of a rumor.

What are synonyms for “casualty”?

victim, fatality — all close in meaning to casualty (n. person hurt or killed).

Is “casualty” an ISEE Middle-level word?

Yes. casualty appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers nearly 700 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “casualty”?

casualty(victim).

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