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复数形式
misdemeanors
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轻罪, 不法行为
an action that is considered wrong or unacceptable yet not very serious
- She was charged with a misdemeanor for trespassing on private property.
她因侵入私人财产而被指控犯有轻罪。
- Unlike felonies, misdemeanors usually result in lighter penalties, such as fines or short-term imprisonment.
与重罪不同，轻罪通常会导致较轻的处罚，例如罚款或短期监禁。
- His misdemeanor conviction for shoplifting led to a few months of community service and probation.
他因商店行窃的轻罪定罪导致几个月的社区服务和缓刑。
- The judge emphasized that while a misdemeanor is less severe than a felony, it can still have serious legal consequences.
法官强调，虽然轻罪比重罪轻，但仍可能产生严重的法律后果。
- Public intoxication is often classified as a misdemeanor, leading to a night in jail or a minor fine.
公共醉酒通常被归类为轻罪，导致一晚的监禁或小额罚款。