Dictionary entry
law-breaking
noun
犯法；违法行为
核心释义
an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
- 1.
犯法的
n (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
犯法的
用法In use
The new mayor promised to take serious action against law-breaking in the downtown area.
用法提示：law-breaking 在本句作名词，表示‘违法行为’。
Parents and teachers should talk openly with teenagers about why law-breaking is harmful to the whole community.
用法提示：law-breaking 在本句作主语名词，表示违法行为。
She chose to report the law-breaking she saw instead of staying silent.
用法提示：law-breaking 在本句作宾语名词，表示违法行为。
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。
相关词与表达Connections
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
常作不可数名词
Dictionary facts from ECDICT.