holocaust

UK
/ˈhɒləkɔːst/
US
/ˈhɑːləˌkɔst/

Übersetzungen

holocaustsubstantiv
holocausts
Pl.
UK
/ˈhɒləkɔːst/
US
/ˈhɑːləˌkɔst/
The Holocaust was a tragic event in history.
Холокост был трагическим событием в истории.
The forest fire was a holocaust that destroyed thousands of acres.
Лесной пожар был катастрофой, уничтожившей тысячи акров.
holocaustverb
holocausted
Präteritum
holocausted
Partizip Perfekt
holocausting
Gerundium
Rare, chiefly literary: to destroy completely, esp. by fire.

Definitionen

holocaustsubstantiv
A great or complete devastation or destruction, especially by fire.
The forest fire was a holocaust that destroyed thousands of acres of land.
A sacrifice consumed by fire.
In ancient times, a holocaust was offered to the gods as a burnt offering.
holocaustverb
To destroy or devastate completely, especially by fire.
The raging inferno threatened to holocaust the entire village.