vandalism
noun
Definitions of vandalism noun
- C2Uncountable(不可数名词)law(法律)
The act of deliberately damaging or destroying property that belongs to someone else.
故意破坏他人财产的犯罪行为
This area is one of the most unpleasant in the city due to frequent incidents of violence and vandalism.
由于频繁的暴力和破坏行为，这个地区是城市中最令人不愉快的地方之一。
Many buildings in this district require constant repairs due to ongoing vandalism.
由于持续的破坏行为，这个地区的许多建筑需要不断维修。
The shop's windows have been targeted by acts of vandalism several times in the past year.
这家店的窗户在过去一年中多次成为破坏行为的目标。
- Uncountable(不可数名词)
Any action that damages or destroys something that is considered valuable or worthwhile.
暴力破坏；暴力毁坏
He considers unauthorized graffiti to be an act of barbarous vandalism against art.
他认为未经授权的涂鸦是对艺术的野蛮破坏行为。
Converting this historic theater into a parking lot would be an act of vandalism against our cultural heritage.
将这座历史悠久的剧院改建成停车场，将是对我们文化遗产的破坏行为。
Their vandalism of the statue sparked outrage in the local community.
他们对雕像的破坏行为引发了当地社区的愤怒。