Definition
To cause the death of someone, typically due to a violent event, conflict, or illness.
（暴力事件、战斗或疾病）夺走某人的生命；使某人丧生
The devastating epidemic claimed the lives of many innocent people.
这场毁灭性的流行病夺走了许多无辜者的生命。
The serious car accident claimed the lives of several passengers.
这场严重的车祸夺走了几名乘客的生命。
The protracted war has claimed the lives of millions.
这场旷日持久的战争已经夺走了数百万人的生命。