killing

The oil spill is responsible for the killing of thousands of birds.这次漏油事件造成数千只鸟儿死亡。

A series of horrific killings [=murders] have made headlines across the nation.一连串的凶杀案成为了全国各大报纸的头条新闻。

He made a killing in the stock market.他在股市赚了一大笔钱。