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单词 criminal
释义
adjective | noun
criminalcriminal1 /ˈkrɪmənl/ ●●● S3 W2 adjective Etymology
ETYMOLOGYcriminal1
Origin: 1400-1500 French criminel, from Late Latin criminalis, from Latin crimen; ➔ CRIME
Collocations
COLLOCATIONS– Sense 1nouns
 There was no evidence of any criminal activity.
(=a crime) Cruelty to animals is a criminal offense.
 He started engaging in criminal behavior as a teenager.
(=actions that are illegal) The investigation cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing.
(=a history of doing illegal things) He has a steady job and no criminal record.
(=not taking enough care to protect people you are responsible for) Charges of criminal negligence were brought against senior staff.
COLLOCATIONS– Sense 2nouns
(=the police, courts etc.) How effective is our criminal justice system?
(=an official accusation that someone has committed a crime) He has been arrested on a very serious criminal charge.
 The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the bombing.
 His year-long criminal trial ended in October.
 In a criminal case, the defendant is not required to testify.
 I’m more interested in criminal law than civil law.
 The trial will take place in an international criminal court.
 He was a criminal lawyer who defended Capone and other gangsters.
(=actions to deal with criminals, such as charging people with crimes or bringing them to trial) Criminal proceedings have been started against the officers connected with the events.
(=when someone is judged for a crime in a court) Doctors who prescribe illegal drugs could face criminal prosecution.
Thesaurus
THESAURUSnot allowed by the law
not allowed by the law:  Gambling is illegal in some states. They sent hundreds of illegal immigrants back to their countries.
against the law means the same as illegal but sounds slightly more informal:  It is against the law to drive past a stopped school bus.
formal illegal. Used especially when an action would be legal in a different situation:  The arrests of hundreds of peaceful protesters were judged to be unlawful.
not allowed by the constitution (=set of laws, rules, or principles) of a country or organization:  The law was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.
relating to crime or to committing crimes:  The CEO and a vice president of the company were suspected of criminal activity.
formal not allowed by rules or laws:  Vehicles with more than two wheels are forbidden on the island.
forbidden. Used especially on official signs and notices:  Drinking alcohol on campus is strictly prohibited.
forbidden. Used about things such as drugs and weapons that were legal but are now illegal:  The runner was accused of using banned substances to improve his performance.
not allowed by rules or the law. Illegitimate is often used about governments or leaders that are not considered to have been elected in a legal way:  The international community wants the illegitimate president to leave office.
1law relating to crime:  Experts cannot agree on the causes of criminal behavior. Some of the money came from criminal activity. Drinking and driving is a criminal offense. He has a lengthy criminal record that includes fraud and theft.► see thesaurus at illegal2[no comparative] law relating to the part of the legal system that is concerned with crime → civil:  Many criminal cases are settled without going to trial. The new government promised reforms in the criminal justice system. The police are investigating the matter, and she may face criminal charges (=be officially accused of a crime).3informal wrong, dishonest, and unacceptable, but not illegal:  It’s criminal to charge so much for popcorn at the movies!—criminally adverbCOLLOCATIONS– Sense 1nounscriminal activity There was no evidence of any criminal activity.a criminal offense/act (=a crime) Cruelty to animals is a criminal offense.criminal behavior.conduct He started engaging in criminal behavior as a teenager.criminal wrongdoing (=actions that are illegal) The investigation cleared him of any criminal wrongdoing.criminal record (=a history of doing illegal things) He has a steady job and no criminal record.criminal negligence (=not taking enough care to protect people you are responsible for) Charges of criminal negligence were brought against senior staff.COLLOCATIONS– Sense 2nounsthe criminal justice system (=the police, courts etc.) How effective is our criminal justice system?a criminal charge (=an official accusation that someone has committed a crime) He has been arrested on a very serious criminal charge.a criminal investigation The FBI is conducting a criminal investigation into the bombing.a criminal trial His year-long criminal trial ended in October.a criminal case In a criminal case, the defendant is not required to testify.criminal law I’m more interested in criminal law than civil law.a criminal court The trial will take place in an international criminal court.a criminal lawyer/attorney He was a criminal lawyer who defended Capone and other gangsters.criminal proceedings (=actions to deal with criminals, such as charging people with crimes or bringing them to trial) Criminal proceedings have been started against the officers connected with the events.criminal prosecution (=when someone is judged for a crime in a court) Doctors who prescribe illegal drugs could face criminal prosecution.
adjective | noun
criminalcriminal2 ●●● noun [countable] Collocations
COLLOCATIONS
 tougher punishments for convicted criminals (=criminals who have been found guilty in a court)
 a prison full of hardened criminals (=people who have been involved in crime for a long time)
 Society sees them as common criminals (=ordinary criminals), but they think they’re revolutionaries.
 someone who is involved in illegal activities or has been proven guilty of a crime:  a violent criminal tougher punishments for convicted criminals (=criminals who have been found guilty in a court) a prison full of hardened criminals (=people who have been involved in crime for a long time) Society sees them as common criminals (=ordinary criminals), but they think they’re revolutionaries.
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