impunity
含义: Exemption from punishment or from the unpleasant consequences of an action; freedom from retribution.
Impunity almost always appears in the phrase 'with impunity,' meaning without suffering any consequences. It carries a strongly negative connotation, implying that justice is not being served — someone is doing wrong and getting away with it. It is frequently used in human rights discourse, where impunity for crimes against humanity is a major concern. Common collocations include 'with impunity,' 'act with impunity,' 'a culture of impunity,' and 'end impunity.'
例句
- The regime's security forces operated with impunity, committing atrocities without fear of prosecution. 该政权的安全部队肆无忌惮地行动,犯下暴行而不担心被起诉。Las fuerzas de seguridad del régimen actuaban con total impunidad, cometiendo atrocidades sin temor a ser procesadas.その政権の治安部隊は処罰を恐れることなく残虐行為を行い、完全な不処罰のもとで活動していた。그 정권의 치안부대는 기소에 대한 두려움 없이 잔혹 행위를 저지르며 완전한 불처벌 속에서 활동했다.
- For years, the company had been dumping toxic waste into the river with complete impunity. 多年来,该公司一直逍遥法外地向河中倾倒有毒废物。Durante años, la empresa había vertido residuos tóxicos en el río con absoluta impunidad.何年もの間、その企業は全くの不処罰で有毒廃棄物を川に投棄していた。수년간 그 기업은 아무런 처벌도 받지 않고 유독성 폐기물을 강에 투기해 왔다.
- International observers called for an end to the culture of impunity that allowed powerful officials to escape accountability. 国际观察员呼吁终结有罪不罚的文化,这种文化使得有权势的官员得以逃避问责。Los observadores internacionales reclamaron el fin de la cultura de impunidad que permitía a los altos cargos eludir la rendición de cuentas.国際監視団は、有力な高官が説明責任を逃れることを許す不処罰の文化に終止符を打つよう求めた。국제 감시단은 유력한 고위 관료들이 책임을 회피하는 것을 허용하는 불처벌 문화에 종지부를 찍을 것을 촉구했다.
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用法指南
语境: media, academic, legal
语气: negative
起源与历史
From Latin impunitas (freedom from punishment), from impunis (unpunished), from in- (not) + poena (punishment, penalty), from Greek poine (penalty, fine). The word has carried its current meaning since entering English in the sixteenth century.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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