misdemeanor
US /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/
UK /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nɚ/

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。
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞