肆虐 meaning in English
indulge in wanton massacre or persecution; wreak havoc
Examples
- The "red death" had long devastated the country .
“红色死神”在这个国度里肆虐已久。 - By then the hurricane had long been blowing its worst .
到了那个时候，飓风已经肆虐一个相当长的时间了。 - They are haunted by war memories and by images of violence .
他们总是摆脱不掉战争的记忆和暴力肆虐的图景。 - The ku klux klan openly flourished and laid legitimate claims to controlling the governor .
三K党公然肆虐，名副其实地控制了州长。