Dictionary entry
law-breaking
noun
犯法；违法行为
an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
- 1.
n (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
犯法的
犯法的
In use
The new mayor promised to take serious action against law-breaking in the downtown area.
Parents and teachers should talk openly with teenagers about why law-breaking is harmful to the whole community.
She chose to report the law-breaking she saw instead of staying silent.
engage in law-breaking
law-breaking 在此为不可数名词，意为“违法行为”。
The gang was known to engage in law-breaking.
这个团伙以违法活动闻名。
be guilty of law-breaking
用于法律语境，表示被认定有罪。
He was found guilty of law-breaking.
他被判犯有违法行为。
law-breaking is [adjective]
law-breaking 作主语时，谓语动词用单数。
Law-breaking is unacceptable in a civilized society.
在文明社会中，违法行为是不可接受的。
Common mistakes
He was law-breaking.He was engaged in law-breaking.
law-breaking 是名词，不是动词。汉语学习者受 -ing 形式影响，误用作动词。正确表达应使用动词短语或系表结构。
He committed a law-breaking.He committed law-breaking.
law-breaking 是不可数名词，不能加不定冠词 'a'。汉语中同类概念可数，但英语中违法行为视为不可数抽象名词。
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Learner notes
Grammar Note
常作不可数名词
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.