petty crime
US /ˈpet.i ˌkraɪm/
UK /ˈpet.i ˌkraɪm/
名詞
軽犯罪, 微罪
a type of crime that is not considered serious when compared with some other crimes
例:
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Shoplifting is a common example of a petty crime.
万引きは軽犯罪の一般的な例です。
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He was arrested for a series of petty crimes, including vandalism and public intoxication.
彼は器物損壊や公衆酩酊を含む一連の軽犯罪で逮捕された。