UK: /əˈtrɒsəti/ (Note: IPA verified from authoritative sources)
语源 (Etymology)
Origin:
From Latin atrocitas (cruelty, fierceness), derived from atrox (savage, cruel). 中文翻译: 词源来自拉丁语 atrocitas（残酷，凶猛），源自 atrox（野蛮的，残酷的）。
Historical Shift:
First recorded in English in the 16th century, initially meaning "fierceness" or "savagery"; evolved to specifically denote "a shockingly evil or cruel act" by the 18th century (semantic specialization). 中文翻译: 16世纪首次在英语中记载，最初意为“凶猛”或“野蛮”；至18世纪演变为特指“令人震惊的邪恶或残酷行为”（语义具体化）。
If no record: N/A (well-documented etymology)
解释 (Definition)
中文解释: （尤指战争、冲突中的）暴行，残酷行为
English (Oxford):
(n.) An extremely wicked or cruel act, typically one involving violence or injury.
(n.) The quality of being shockingly cruel or evil.
例句 (Example Sentences)
例句 1: "The report detailed the atrocities committed during the war, including mass killings and forced displacements."
（报告详述了战争期间犯下的暴行，包括大屠杀和强迫流离失所。） Context: Describing systematic violence in a conflict.
例句 2: "Historical museums often preserve artifacts to remind society of past atrocities and prevent their recurrence."
（历史博物馆常保存文物以提醒社会铭记过去的暴行，防止其重演。） Context: Highlighting the importance of remembering cruel historical events.
