perjury
US /ˈpɝː.dʒɚ.i/
UK /ˈpɜː.dʒər.i/
名词
伪证, 作伪证
the offense of willfully telling an untruth in a court of law after having taken an oath or affirmation
示例:
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He was charged with perjury for lying under oath.
他因在宣誓后撒谎而被控伪证罪。
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The witness committed perjury, which is a serious crime.
证人犯了伪证罪，这是一项严重的罪行。