n.斩首（旧译：大辟刑），（美）解雇；立即免职，去顶

原形：decapitation复数：decapitations

The pirate was sentenced to decapitation for his crimes.
这个海盗因他的罪行被判处斩首。
The executioner raised his axe high, preparing to decapitate the condemned man.
行刑人高举起他的斧头，准备斩下死刑犯的头颅。
Historical records suggest that heads were often kept as trophies after decapitation.
历史记录表明，在斩首之后，人们常常会保存斩下的头颅作为战利品。
In ancient times, decapitation was used as a method of punishment and deterrence.
在古代，斩首常被用作惩罚和威慑的手段。
The prisoner was marched to the execution site where he would meet his fate through decapitation.
犯人被押送到执行地点，那里他将通过斩首来结束生命。
The barbarian chief was executed by decapitation in front of his people as a warning.
那个野蛮人的首领在自己人的面前被斩首，作为警告。
Archaeologists discovered tools used for decapitation at an ancient burial site.
考古学家在一个古墓遗址发现了用于斩首的工具。
The medieval torture methods included various forms of decapitation.
中世纪的酷刑方法包括各种形式的斩首。
The condemned man showed no fear as the executioner approached with the axe for decapitation.
死囚面对行刑人逼近准备斩首时，没有表现出一丝恐惧。
The execution took place quickly and cleanly, ensuring a humane decapitation.
执行迅速而干净，确保了人道的斩首。