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

noun

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

synonym:
• starvation
,
• famishment

1. 長期缺乏必需營養素導致極端飢餓

同義詞:
• 飢餓
,
• 飢荒

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. 剝奪食物或遭受飢荒的行為

• "“圍困者利用飢餓誘使投降”"

• "“他們被指控照顧兒童飢餓”"

同義詞:
• 飢餓
,
• 餓了

Examples of using

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

農作物的歉收是該地區飢餓的主要原因。

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

當我們瀕臨飢餓時,他們拯救了我們的生命。