slay

1. V-T If someone slays an animal, they kill it in a violent way. 屠杀[正式]

...the hill where St. George slew the dragon. …圣乔治屠龙之丘。

2. V-T PASSIVE If someone has been slain, they have been murdered. 谋杀[美国英语]

Two Australian tourists were slain. 两位澳大利亚游客被谋杀了。