accusation
A formal or informal charge claiming that someone has done something illegal, wrong, or immoral. It typically involves stating that a specific person is responsible for a negative action or crime.
예시
3 / 5He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.
빠른 퀴즈
The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.
정답!
정답은: accusation
예시
He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
everydayHe made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.
The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
formalThe prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.
Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
informalStop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!
The study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.
academicThe study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.
The company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.
businessThe company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
hurl accusations
to make many angry or aggressive claims against someone
point the finger
to accuse someone of being responsible for something bad
under accusation
being the person who is currently being accused
자주 혼동되는 단어
An allegation is a claim that hasn't been proven yet, while an accusation is the act of charging someone with a crime or error.
An indictment is a formal legal document for a serious crime, whereas an accusation can be informal.
사용 참고사항
The noun 'accusation' is frequently followed by the preposition 'of' (to describe the act) or 'against' (to describe the target). It is a countable noun.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'accusation for' instead of 'accusation of'. For example, say 'an accusation of theft' rather than 'an accusation for theft'.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account' or 'to bring to trial'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In Western legal systems, the principle of 'presumption of innocence' means an accusation is not proof of guilt until evidence is provided in court.
빠른 퀴즈
The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.
정답!
정답은: accusation
관련 어휘
관련 단어
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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