the calculated use of violence (or the threat of violence) against civilians in order to attain goals that are political or religious or ideological in nature; this is done through intimidation or coercion or instilling fear
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We are determined to smash terrorism.我们一定要消灭恐怖主义。
Terrorism is a threat to the whole country.恐怖主义是整个国家的祸根。
International terrorism is not just a recent phenomenon.国际恐怖主义并不是近年才有的现象。
The two states made a compact to co-operate against terrorism.两国签订了反恐怖主义合作协议。
We should not connive at terrorism.我们不应该纵容恐怖活动。
Terrorism has led to many deaths in the region.恐怖主义行为在这一地区已经造成了很多人的死亡。
