"felony" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 重罪

Definition

重罪是一种严重的犯罪，例如谋杀或抢劫，比轻微违法行为严重得多。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Felony” 是美国法律用语，常见搭配有“commit a felony”（犯重罪）、“felony charge”（重罪指控）。比“misdemeanor”（轻罪）严重。日常生活较少用，多见于法律及新闻。

Examples

He was arrested for a felony last year.

他去年因**重罪**被捕。

Murder is considered a felony.

谋杀被认为是**重罪**。

Stealing a car can be a felony in some states.

在某些州，偷汽车可能算作**重罪**。

If you have a felony conviction, it can be hard to find a job.

如果你有**重罪**前科，找工作会很难。

The court upgraded the charges to a felony after new evidence appeared.

法院在出现新证据后将指控升级为**重罪**。

After committing a felony, you may lose certain rights, like voting.

犯下**重罪**后，你可能会失去某些权利，比如投票。