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源自中古英语 'abetten',受古法语 'abeter'(怂恿)影响,最终可追溯至日耳曼语词根,原意为'驱使'或'刺激'。
❶ 指协助或鼓励某人做坏事,通常指在法律或道德上应受谴责的行为。强调主动参与或支持他人的不当行为。
“He was charged with abetted the thief in escaping from the police.”
(他被指控协助小偷逃脱警察追捕。)
“She abetted her friend in cheating on the exam by providing answers.”
(她通过提供答案帮助朋友在考试中作弊。)
aid and abet — 法律术语,指协助或教唆他人犯罪,通常作为正式指控用语。
“The driver was accused of aiding and abetting the bank robbers by providing a getaway car.”
(司机因提供逃跑车辆协助银行劫匪而被指控。)