reign of terror
noun /ˌreɪn əv ˈterə(r)/
/ˌreɪn əv ˈterər/
(plural reigns of terror)
- a period during which there is a lot of violence and many people are killed by the political leader or people in power
恐怖统治时期 - His 12-year reign of terror left thousands dead.
他长达12年的恐怖统治导致数千人死亡。
- His 12-year reign of terror left thousands dead.