A1 noun 正式

indictment

/ɪnˈdaɪtmənt/

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

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1

The 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.

2

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

3

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

词族

名词
indictment
Verb
indict
形容词
indictable
相关
indicter
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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

1

The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.

everyday

The poor test scores were a sad indictment of the failing school system.

2

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

formal

The grand jury returned an indictment against the politician for corruption.

3

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

informal

His messy apartment is an indictment of his lifestyle.

4

The study serves as a historical indictment of the previous government's policies.

academic

The study serves as a historical indictment of the previous government's policies.

5

The company is facing a federal indictment for illegal trading practices.

business

The company is facing a federal indictment for illegal trading practices.

词族

名词
indictment
Verb
indict
形容词
indictable
相关
indicter

常见搭配

hand down an indictment to formally issue a legal charge
federal indictment a legal charge at the national level
stinging indictment a very strong or sharp criticism
sealed indictment a secret legal charge not yet made public
criminal indictment a formal charge regarding a crime

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

indictment vs conviction

An indictment is a formal accusation before a trial, while a conviction is the final verdict of being guilty after a trial.

indictment vs indication

An indication is a general sign or suggestion, whereas an indictment is a specific legal or critical accusation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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词源

From the Anglo-French word 'enditement', meaning to accuse or write down a formal charge.

语法模式

countable noun often followed by the preposition 'for' (charge) or 'of' (criticism) plural form is 'indictments'
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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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