詞彙 misdemeanor 在中文的含義

misdemeanor 在英語中是什麼意思?與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

misdemeanor

US /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/
UK /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/
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名詞

1.

不當行為, 輕罪

a minor wrongdoing

範例:
His rude behavior was a slight misdemeanor.
他粗魯的行為是輕微的不當行為
Leaving the gate open was a misdemeanor that led to the dog escaping.
把門開著是導致狗跑掉的小過失
2.

輕罪, 違規

a minor offense under the common law

範例:
Shoplifting is often classified as a misdemeanor.
商店盜竊通常被歸類為輕罪
Driving under the influence can be a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances.
酒駕根據情況可能是輕罪或重罪。
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