"criminalize" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 定為犯罪

Definition

使某種行為成為非法，即被法律正式認定為犯罪。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

正式/學術用語，常用於法律或政治討論。常與某種行為搭配（如“criminalize drug use”）。反義詞是“decriminalize”。不適用於本來就是犯罪的行為，例如偷竊。

Examples

The new law will criminalize smoking in public places.

新法律將會**定為犯罪**在公共場所吸菸。

Some people think it is unfair to criminalize homelessness.

有些人認為將無家可歸**定為犯罪**是不公平的。

The country decided to criminalize animal cruelty.

該國決定將虐待動物**定為犯罪**。

Many activists argue it's dangerous to criminalize minor offenses.

許多活動人士認為將輕微違規**定為犯罪**是危險的。

They want to criminalize texting while driving to improve road safety.

他們想要將開車時發短信**定為犯罪**，以提高道路安全。

Some laws can unintentionally criminalize ordinary people's lives.

有些法律可能無意中將普通人的生活**定為犯罪**。