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perpetrator

英 ['pɜːpətreɪtə(r)] 美 ['pɜːrpətreɪtər]

解释

n. 犯罪者；作恶者；行凶者

※ 提供单词"perpetrator"的中文意思、发音示范及音标对照，中英文词源、例句和用法等。

中文词源

perpetrator 犯罪者，作恶者

来自perpetrate,犯罪，作恶。

英文词源

perpetrator (n.): literally "the one who did it" (in English usually an evil act), 1560s, from Late Latin perpetrator, agent noun of perpetrare "to perform, to accomplish" (see perpetrate). Fem. forms are perpetratress (1811, of Nero's poisoner Locusta); perpetratrix (1862, in reference to Charlotte Corday).

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例句和用法

1. The perpetrator of this crime must be traced.: 对这起案件的凶手必须要一查到底。

2. Corporate crime — committed by businesses — should not be confused with white - collar crime, which refers to the occupation of the perpetrator and may be directed against a business.: 公司犯罪不应与白领犯罪混淆, 后者指的是犯罪者的职业,其罪行可能是针对企业的.

3. The victims of a crime are demanding the perpetrator be dealt with appropriately.: 这种犯罪行为的受害者却是遵纪守法的良民.

4. Wait - you mean you saw the perpetrator stealing the vehicle?: 等一等 —— 你说你看到窃犯偷你的车吗 ?

5. Perhaps very soon a crime with perpetrator unknown will come to light.: 或许不久就有一桩未知杀人案即将披露.