assassination

n. /əˌsæs.əˈneɪ.ʃən/ B2

暗杀；刺杀

The murder of a prominent person, often for political reasons.

仙境例句

A plan for the assassination of a king, said the Mouse, was found just in time.

老鼠说，有人密谋刺杀一位国王，幸好及时被发现了。