convict
Significado: To declare someone guilty of a criminal offence by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge; as a noun, a person found guilty and serving a sentence.
As a verb (stressed on the second syllable: /kənˈvɪkt/), convict means to find guilty in a court of law. As a noun (stressed on the first syllable: /ˈkɒnvɪkt/), it refers to a person serving a prison sentence. The noun form 'conviction' refers to the formal declaration of guilt and also has a broader meaning of a firmly held belief. Common collocations include 'convict someone of,' 'convicted criminal,' and 'criminal conviction.'
Ejemplos
- The jury convicted the defendant of fraud after a trial lasting six weeks. 经过六周的审判,陪审团判定被告犯有欺诈罪。El jurado declaró culpable de fraude al acusado tras un juicio de seis semanas.陪審員は6週間に及ぶ裁判の末、被告に詐欺の有罪判決を下した。배심원단은 6주간의 재판 끝에 피고인에게 사기 유죄 판결을 내렸다.
- The escaped convict was recaptured by police within forty-eight hours. 逃脱的囚犯在四十八小时内被警方重新抓获。El preso fugado fue recapturado por la policía en un plazo de cuarenta y ocho horas.脱走した受刑者は48時間以内に警察に再逮捕された。탈옥한 수감자는 48시간 이내에 경찰에 의해 재체포되었다.
- She was convicted of dangerous driving and sentenced to two years' imprisonment. 她因危险驾驶被定罪,并被判处两年监禁。Fue condenada por conducción temeraria a dos años de prisión.彼女は危険運転で有罪判決を受け、禁固2年を言い渡された。그녀는 위험 운전으로 유죄 판결을 받고 징역 2년을 선고받았다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: professional, media
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin convictus, past participle of convincere (to overcome, convict), composed of con- (together, with) + vincere (to conquer). Entered English in the 14th century.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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