牺牲 xīshēnɡ A. noun sacrificial beast B. verb ① (指舍弃生命) make the supreme sacrifice ▸ 牺牲生命 sacrifice one’s life ▸ 光荣牺牲 die a glorious death ▸ 为国牺牲 make the supreme sacrifice for one’s country ② (指放弃) sacrifice ▸ 牺牲个人利益 sacrifice one’s personal interest ▸ 牺牲休息时间 give up one’s leisure time ▸ 牺牲原则 sacrifice one’s principles |