Translation meaning & definition of the word "starvation" into Chinese (Simplified) language

noun

1. A state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

synonym:
• starvation
,
• famishment

1. 长期缺乏必需营养素导致的极端饥饿状态

同义词:
• 饥饿
,
• 饥荒

2. The act of depriving of food or subjecting to famine

• "The besiegers used starvation to induce surrender"

• "They were charged with the starvation of children in their care"

synonym:
• starvation
,
• starving

2. 剥夺食物或遭受饥荒的行为

• "“围攻者利用饥饿来投降”"

• "“他们被控以照顾儿童的饥饿”"

同义词:
• 饥饿
,
• 饿死了

Examples of using

The failure of the crops was the major cause of starvation in that region.

农作物的歉收是该地区饥饿的主要原因。

When we were on the brink of starvation, they saved our lives.

当我们处于饥饿的边缘时,他们挽救了我们的生命。