대참사, 대파괴, 전멸. (특히 화재나 핵전쟁에 의한)
Destruction or slaughter on a mass scale, often involving fire or complete annihilation.
예문:
"The city feared an environmental holocaust after the chemical plant explosion."
"Experts warn that a global nuclear conflict would result in a planetary holocaust."
나치 정권에 의해 제2차 세계 대전 중 자행된 유대인 대학살.
The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime and its collaborators during World War II.
예문:
"Studying the Holocaust is crucial for understanding the depths of human cruelty and the importance of vigilance against genocide."
"Many survivors of the Holocaust dedicated their lives to sharing their stories to ensure the tragedy is never forgotten."
전번제(全燔祭)의 제물. (고대 유대교 등에서 제단 위에서 완전히 태워 바치는 희생 제물)
A sacrifice, especially in ancient Judaism, that was completely consumed by fire on an altar; a whole burnt offering.
예문:
"In ancient times, a holocaust was considered the highest form of sacrifice to the deity."
"The priest prepared the animal for the holocaust, ensuring it was entirely burned on the altar."