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Charge against Meaning in English

expression

ˈtʃɑɹdʒ/ /əˈɡeɪnst/, /əˈɡɛnst
CHARJ uh-GAYNST or uh-GENST
t͡ʃɑːd͡ʒ/ /ɐɡˈɛnst
CHAHJ uh-GENST

释义

A formal accusation or claim that someone has done something wrong, usually in a legal context; also used for less formal criticisms against someone.

用法与细微差别

Mostly used in legal or formal settings when referring to criminal or civil accusations. Can also appear in non-legal contexts for emphasizing criticism. Commonly followed by the alleged offense or the person accused (e.g., 'the charge against him is theft'). Not used as a verb; more formal than 'blame' or 'accusation'.

例句

The police filed a charge against the suspect.

basic

There is no charge against her at this time.

basic

He denied every charge against him.

basic

The charge against the company was dropped after new evidence appeared.

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Do you think the charge against Tom is fair?

natural

Rumors about a charge against one of the executives spread quickly.

natural