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File charges Meaning in English

expression

ˈfaɪɫ/ /ˈtʃɑɹdʒəz/, /ˈtʃɑɹdʒɪz
FYLE CHAR-jiz
faɪl/ /ˈt͡ʃɑːd͡ʒɪz
FYLE CHA-jiz

释义

To officially accuse someone of a crime by starting legal action, usually by informing the police or a court.

用法与细微差别

Used mostly in legal and formal contexts. 'File charges against' is common ('file charges against someone'). Not used for informal complaints—reserved for legal/criminal action.

例句

The police decided to file charges after the investigation.

basic

She will file charges against her neighbor.

basic

The company decided to file charges for theft.

basic

If you don't apologize, I might have to file charges.

natural

They threatened to file charges unless he returned the money.

natural

After talking to her lawyer, she decided not to file charges.

natural