terrorism

terrorism — noun

1. violent acts or threats that target ordinary people, intended to create widespre

1.名詞B2
釋義

violent acts or threats that target ordinary people, intended to create widespread fear and pressure a government or society into meeting political, religious, or ideological demands

例句

Hugo's report examined how modern terrorism has evolved with internet recruitment strategies.

collocation: modern terrorism

The government introduced new laws to combat terrorism after the attack in the city centre.

collocation: combat terrorism

同義詞
  • extremism

    broader term — includes non-violent radical beliefs, while terrorism specifically involves violence or threats

  • insurgency

    focuses on organized rebellion against an established authority, not necessarily targeting civilians

  • political violence

    broader category that also covers riots, assassinations, and coup attempts

反義詞
  • peace

    the opposite condition — absence of conflict and fear

  • diplomacy

    a contrasting method of achieving political goals through negotiation rather than violence

文法句型

often modified by a preceding adjective (domestic, international, state-sponsored, religious)

用法筆記

Terrorism is an uncountable noun and refers to the concept or practice, not a single event. For a specific incident, use 'terrorist attack' or 'act of terrorism'. Frequently paired with adjectives that specify the motivation or scope (domestic, international, state-sponsored).

常見錯誤

❌A terrorism happened yesterday in the capital.
✅A terrorist attack happened yesterday in the capital.
💡terrorism is uncountable and names the general practice; a specific event needs 'terrorist attack'.
❌The government is fighting against terrorisms.
✅The government is fighting against terrorism.
💡terrorism is uncountable and has no plural form.