"defendant" in Chinese (Traditional)
被告
Definition
被告是在法庭案件中被指控或被起訴的人、公司或組織。在刑事案件中,被告被指控犯罪;在民事案件中,被告是回應訴訟請求的一方。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))
這個詞主要用於法律語境,常見於新聞報導、法庭文件和正式討論中。不要和 'plaintiff' 混淆,後者是提起民事訴訟的一方;也不要和 'suspect' 混淆,後者通常指審判前或尚未正式起訴的嫌疑人。在刑事案件中,'defendant' 通常指在法庭上受審的被指控者;在民事案件中,也可以是個人或公司。
Examples
The defendant spoke to the judge.
**被告**和法官說了話。
The defendant said he was not there that night.
**被告**說那天晚上他不在那裡。
The company was the defendant in the case.
這家公司是這起案件的**被告**。
The jury didn't seem convinced by the defendant's story.
陪審團似乎並不相信**被告**的說法。
The defendant looked nervous as the verdict was read.
宣讀判決時,**被告**看起來很緊張。
In court, the defendant has the right to remain silent.
在法庭上,**被告**有權保持沉默。