B2 noun 中性

accusation

/ˌæk.juˈzeɪ.ʃən/

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.

例句

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1

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

2

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

3

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

词族

名词
accusation
Verb
accuse
副词
accusingly
形容词
accusatory
相关
accuser
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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.

快速测验

The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.

正确!

正确答案是: accusation

例句

1

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

everyday

He made a serious accusation against his neighbor regarding the stolen bicycle.

2

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

formal

The prosecution presented a formal accusation of fraud against the former CEO.

3

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

informal

Stop throwing around accusations just because you are frustrated with the situation!

4

The study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.

academic

The study analyzes how the accusation of witchcraft influenced social dynamics in the 17th century.

5

The company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.

business

The company issued a press release to address the accusation of unfair trade practices.

词族

名词
accusation
Verb
accuse
副词
accusingly
形容词
accusatory
相关
accuser

常见搭配

make an accusation to claim someone did something wrong
false accusation an untrue claim of wrongdoing
deny an accusation to say a claim is not true
face an accusation to be the target of a claim
level an accusation to aim a formal charge at someone

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

accusation vs allegation

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.

accusation vs indictment

An indictment is a formal legal document for a serious crime, whereas an accusation can be informal.

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使用说明

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.

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常见错误

Learners often use 'accusation for' instead of 'accusation of'. For example, say 'an accusation of theft' rather than 'an accusation for theft'.

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记忆技巧

Think of the word 'Cause'. When you make an accusation, you are claiming that a person is the 'cause' of a problem or crime.

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词源

Derived from the Latin 'accusare', meaning 'to call to account' or 'to bring to trial'.

语法模式

Countable noun: an accusation / many accusations Commonly follows verbs like: make, deny, retract, or level
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文化背景

In Western legal systems, the principle of 'presumption of innocence' means an accusation is not proof of guilt until evidence is provided in court.

快速测验

The politician vehemently denied the ______ of corruption brought against him.

正确!

正确答案是: accusation

相关词

annul

C1

To officially declare a legal agreement, decision, or marriage invalid and void, treating it as if it never existed. It is primarily used in legal and formal contexts to revoke the legitimacy of an act or contract.

anomaly

C1

An anomaly is something that deviates from what is standard, normal, or expected. It is frequently used in scientific, technical, or statistical contexts to describe a data point or occurrence that does not fit an established pattern.

antagonist

C1

To act in opposition to someone or something, or to provoke hostility and anger through specific actions or behavior. It involves intentionally or unintentionally creating an adversary or causing someone to become unfriendly.

anthology

C1

A published collection of poems, short stories, or other pieces of writing, often from different authors. It can also refer to a collection of musical works or films that share a common theme or style.

antipathy

C1

A deep-seated feeling of dislike, aversion, or hostility toward someone or something. It often describes an instinctive or long-standing emotional opposition rather than a temporary annoyance.

antithesis

C1

The antithesis is a person or thing that is the direct or polar opposite of someone or something else. It also refers to a rhetorical device where two contrasting ideas are placed together in a balanced grammatical structure to achieve a contrasting effect.

amalgamate

C1

To combine or unite multiple components, organizations, or ideas into a single, integrated whole. It describes a process where the original parts merge to form a larger, unified entity.

ameliorate

C1

To make something bad or unsatisfactory better, more tolerable, or more effective. It is frequently used in formal contexts to describe improving social conditions, medical symptoms, or structural problems.

amenable

C1

Amenable describes a person who is willing to accept or be influenced by a suggestion, or a situation/thing that is capable of being acted upon in a particular way. It implies a cooperative attitude or a susceptibility to a specific process, authority, or treatment.

anxious

C1

A state of feeling worried, nervous, or uneasy about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also describe a strong desire or eagerness to do something, often accompanied by a sense of tension.

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