"tortious" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈtɔːʃəs

TOR-shuhs

UK

tˈɔːʃəs

TAW-shuhs

释义

Relating to or involving a wrongful act (tort) that causes harm or loss to someone, for which the law allows a civil legal remedy but not criminal penalties.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈtɔːʃəs

英式英语

tˈɔːʃəs

简化发音

美式

TOR-shuhs

英式

TAW-shuhs

语境中听

A tortious act can make someone responsible for damages in civil court.

The company was sued for tortious conduct.

Negligence is considered a tortious offense under civil law.

Their actions weren't criminal, but they were definitely tortious and led to a big lawsuit.