crime
A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.
例文
3 / 5Stealing a bicycle is a crime.
Taking a bike that is not yours is an illegal act.
The police are investigating a serious crime in the city center.
The police are looking into a major illegal event downtown.
It's a crime to waste such delicious food!
It is a big shame to throw away good food.
語族
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'C' in Crime: if you commit a Crime, you will be Caught.
クイックテスト
The man was sent to prison because he committed a ___.
正解！
正解は： crime
例文
Stealing a bicycle is a crime.
everydayTaking a bike that is not yours is an illegal act.
The police are investigating a serious crime in the city center.
formalThe police are looking into a major illegal event downtown.
It's a crime to waste such delicious food!
informalIt is a big shame to throw away good food.
Sociologists study the causes of crime in urban areas.
academicExperts examine why illegal acts happen in cities.
The company reported the financial crime to the authorities.
businessThe business told the police about the illegal money activity.
語族
よく使う組み合わせ
よく使うフレーズ
crime doesn't pay
you will not get away with doing bad things
a life of crime
being a criminal for a long time
partner in crime
a person who helps you do something bad or funny
よく混同される語
A crime is against the government's law, while a sin is against religious rules.
使い方のコツ
Use 'crime' as an uncountable noun when talking about illegal activity in general, and as a countable noun when referring to a specific illegal act.
よくある間違い
Do not say 'make a crime.' Always use the verb 'commit' with the word 'crime.'
覚え方のコツ
Think of the 'C' in Crime: if you commit a Crime, you will be Caught.
語源
From the Latin word 'crimen,' which means a charge, accusation, or reproach.
文法パターン
文化的な背景
What is considered a crime can change depending on the laws of different countries.
クイックテスト
The man was sent to prison because he committed a ___.
正解！
正解は： crime
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関連語彙
lawの関連語
justice
A1Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.
verdict
A1A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.
trial
A1A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.
hearing
A1In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.
litigation
A1Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.
testimony
A1A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.
witness
A1A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.
criminal
A1A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.
felony
A1A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.
charge
A1A charge is an official statement by the police or a court that says a person has committed a crime. It is the first formal step in a legal case against someone.
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