vigilante
US /ˌvɪdʒ.əˈlæn.t̬i/
UK /ˌvɪdʒ.ɪˈlæn.ti/
名词
义警, 治安维持者
a member of a self-appointed group of citizens who undertake law enforcement in their community without legal authority, typically because the legal agencies are thought to be inadequate
示例:
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The town was plagued by crime until a vigilante group emerged.
直到一个义警组织出现，这个城镇才摆脱犯罪的困扰。
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He was accused of being a vigilante after taking matters into his own hands.
他因擅自行动而被指控为义警。
形容词
义警的, 治安维持的
relating to or characteristic of a vigilante or vigilantes
示例:
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The police warned against vigilante actions.
警方警告不要采取义警行动。
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His methods were often described as vigilante justice.
他的方法常被描述为义警式正义。