"arson" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 纵火

Definition

故意放火毁坏建筑物、汽车或其他财产的犯罪行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“arson”是正式法律术语，多用于新闻、警方报告等。只指人为的、非法纵火，不包括意外火灾。常见搭配有“commit arson”、“arson attack”、“arsonist”等。不要和“fire”混淆（后者可指任何火灾）。

Examples

The police are investigating the arson at the school.

警方正在调查学校的**纵火**案。

Arson is a serious crime in many countries.

**纵火**在许多国家都是严重犯罪。

The store was destroyed by arson last night.

那家商店昨晚被**纵火**毁了。

There have been several arson attacks in the area recently.

最近该地区发生了几起**纵火**事件。

The suspect was arrested for arson after evidence was found.

发现证据后，嫌疑人因**纵火**被逮捕。

Insurance won’t cover damage caused by arson.

保险不赔偿由**纵火**造成的损失。