indictment
US /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈdaɪt̬.mənt/
名词
1.
起诉, 控告
a formal accusation by a grand jury that there is enough evidence for a criminal trial
示例:
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The grand jury issued an indictment against the suspect.
大陪审团对嫌疑人发出了起诉书。
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He faces an indictment on multiple charges.
他面临多项指控的起诉。
2.
控诉, 谴责
a strong indication that a system, situation, etc., is bad or wrong
示例:
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The report was a damning indictment of the government's policies.
这份报告是对政府政策的严厉控诉。
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His failure to act was an indictment of his leadership.
他未能采取行动是对他领导力的控诉。
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