"manslaughter" in Chinese (Simplified)
过失杀人
Definition
在没有预谋或故意的情况下导致他人死亡的犯罪，通常是由于疏忽或鲁莽行为导致的意外杀人。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“Manslaughter”是法律术语，多用于正式或司法语境。和“murder”（谋杀）不同，manslaughter没有杀人的意图。可以细分为“voluntary”（激情过失杀人）和“involuntary”（过失杀人）。不适用于正当防卫中的死亡。
Examples
The court found him guilty of manslaughter.
法庭判定他犯有**过失杀人**罪。
He was charged with manslaughter after the accident.
事故后，他被指控**过失杀人**。
Manslaughter is a serious crime.
**过失杀人**是严重的罪行。
She pleaded guilty to manslaughter and received a lighter sentence.
她承认了**过失杀人**，因此判得较轻。
The difference between manslaughter and murder can be complicated.
**过失杀人**和谋杀之间的区别可能很复杂。
His lawyer argued that it was manslaughter, not murder, because he acted without intent.
他的律师辩称那是**过失杀人**，不是谋杀，因为他没有杀人意图。