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firebombing
noun[ C or U ]
uk /ˈfaɪə.bɒm.ɪŋ/ us /ˈfaɪr.bɑː.mɪŋ/
an attack with a firebomb(= a bomb that causes destruction by starting a fire rather than exploding): 用燃烧弹袭击
There were shootings and firebombings directed at their community.他们的社区遭到了枪击和燃烧弹袭击。
There is a broad spectrum of animal rights activities that range from lawful protests to firebombing.动物权利活动的范围很广，从合法的抗议到燃烧弹袭击都有。
A gang leader was prosecuted for murder after ordering the firebombing of a judge's home.
After the firebombing, police found two other suitcases with undetonated explosives on the train.
Firebombing is terrorism, plain and simple.
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