behead /bɪˈhɛd/ TEM8 ( beheading, beheaded, beheads )

• 1. 

  V-T If someone is beheaded, their head is cut off, usually because they have been found guilty of a crime. 斩首 [usu passive]

  例：

  At least one hostage was beheaded in that room.

  至少有一名人质在那个房间被斩首。