新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

misdemeanour

英  [ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • misdemeanours

    1[C 可数名词] 行为不端

    A misdemeanour is an act that some people consider to be wrong or unacceptable.

    双语例句

    例:

    Paul appeared before the faculty to account for his various misdemeanours.

    保罗在全体教职员面前解释了他的种种不端行为。

    2[C 可数名词] 轻罪

    In the United States and other countries where the legal system distinguishes between very serious crimes and less serious ones, a misdemeanour is a less serious crime.

    双语例句

    例:

    Under state law, it is a misdemeanour to possess a firearm on school premises.

    根据该州法律,在校园里拥有枪械是一种轻罪。

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