“恐怖行为”常见的英文表达是 “terrorist act” 或 “act of terrorism”。
“terrorist act”:侧重于强调行为是由恐怖分子实施的,具有恐怖主义性质的行动。例如:The government condemned the terrorist act that caused numerous casualties.(政府谴责了这起造成众多人员伤亡的恐怖行为。)
“act of terrorism”:更强调行为本身的恐怖主义性质,不特别突出实施者。例如:Security measures have been tightened to prevent further acts of terrorism.(为防止进一步的恐怖行为,安全措施已经加强。 )