indictment
A formal written statement that officially accuses someone of a serious crime. It can also be used to describe something that shows how bad a system or situation is.
例句
3 / 5The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.
The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.
The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.
The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.
His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.
His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.
词族
记忆技巧
Look at the word: 'In-DICT-ment'. A 'dictator' (DICT) speaks with authority. Imagine an official 'speaking' a charge against someone in court, but remember the 'c' is silent like a secret.
快速测验
The grand jury decided to ______ an indictment against the suspect for fraud.
正确!
正确答案是: hand down
例句
The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.
everydayThe poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.
The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.
formalThe grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.
His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.
informalHis messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.
The study serves as a historical indictment of the previous government's policies.
academicThe study serves as a historical indictment of the previous government's policies.
The company is facing a federal indictment for illegal trading practices.
businessThe company is facing a federal indictment for illegal trading practices.
词族
常见搭配
常用短语
under indictment
officially charged with a crime and waiting for trial
indictment of society
a sign that society is failing or has serious problems
bring an indictment
to formally present charges in court
容易混淆的词
An indictment is a formal accusation before a trial, while a conviction is the final verdict of being guilty after a trial.
An indication is a general sign or suggestion, whereas an indictment is a specific legal or critical accusation.
使用说明
Though it is a legal term, it is frequently used in journalism and social commentary to criticize a person or system. Remember that the letter 'c' is silent when speaking.
常见错误
Many learners incorrectly pronounce the 'c' in the word; it should sound like 'in-DITE-ment'. Learners also confuse it with 'prosecution', which is the whole legal process, not just the charge.
记忆技巧
Look at the word: 'In-DICT-ment'. A 'dictator' (DICT) speaks with authority. Imagine an official 'speaking' a charge against someone in court, but remember the 'c' is silent like a secret.
词源
From the Anglo-French word 'enditement', meaning to accuse or write down a formal charge.
语法模式
文化背景
In the United States legal system, a grand jury must often issue an indictment before a person can be tried for a serious felony.
快速测验
The grand jury decided to ______ an indictment against the suspect for fraud.
正确!
正确答案是: hand down
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