"misdemeanor" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 轻罪

Definition

轻罪是指比重罪轻微的犯罪，例如小偷窃或毁坏公物。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于法律、正式场合，特别是在美国体系。常见搭配有“轻罪指控”、“犯轻罪”。比重罪（felony）轻。英式英语有时拼写为“misdemeanour”，但较少用。

Examples

Jaywalking is usually considered a misdemeanor.

乱穿马路通常被认为是**轻罪**。

He was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting.

他因商店盗窃被指控**轻罪**。

Vandalism is often a misdemeanor.

破坏公物通常是**轻罪**。

She has a misdemeanor on her record, but nothing serious.

她有一条**轻罪**记录，不过没什么大事。

Getting a parking ticket isn’t a misdemeanor, but shoplifting is.

收到停车罚单不是**轻罪**，但商店偷窃是。

The judge reduced his charges from felony to misdemeanor.

法官将他的指控从重罪降为**轻罪**。