"vigilantes" in Chinese (Simplified)
义务治安者私刑者
Definition
指试图自行执法或伸张正义的人,通常没有法律授权,因为他们认为官方制度失灵。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
常用于中性或贬义,可指漫画英雄(如“蝙蝠侠是义务治安者”),也指现实中自发执法的人。不要与 vigilant(警觉的)混淆。单数为 vigilante。
Examples
Some people see vigilantes as heroes, but others think they are dangerous.
有些人认为**义务治安者**是英雄,但也有人觉得他们很危险。
The city had a problem with vigilantes trying to stop crime.
这座城市有**义务治安者**试图阻止犯罪的问题。
Vigilantes act when they think the police aren't doing enough.
当他们认为警察无能为力时,**义务治安者**就会采取行动。
In movies, vigilantes often wear masks to hide their identity.
在电影中,**义务治安者**常常戴面具隐藏身份。
The online community became a group of digital vigilantes, searching for scammers.
网络社区变成了一群数字**义务治安者**,专门寻找骗子。
Some vigilantes mean well, but their actions can cause even more trouble.
有些**义务治安者**本意是好的,但他们的行为可能带来更多麻烦。