beating

柯林斯词典

1. N-COUNT If someone is given a beating, they are hit hard many times, especially with something such as a stick. (尤指使用棍棒的) 毒打
...the investigation into the beating of an alleged car thief. …对嫌疑偷车贼遭毒打事件的调查。
2. N-SING If something such as a business, a political party, or a team takes a beating, it is defeated by a large amount in a competition or an election. 惨败
Our firm has taken a terrible beating in recent years. 我们公司在近几年中败得很惨。