
好词典

源自中古英语 'abetten',受古法语 'abeter'(煽动)影响,最终可追溯至日耳曼语词根。
❶ 指通过鼓励、帮助或支持的方式促使某人做坏事或违法行为,通常带有负面含义。
“He was accused of abetting the thief by providing a getaway car.”
(他被指控通过提供逃跑车辆来协助小偷。)
“She denied abetting her brother in his illegal activities.”
(她否认协助她弟弟进行非法活动。)
aid and abet — 法律术语,指协助或教唆他人犯罪,通常用于正式的法律指控中。
“He was arrested for aiding and abetting the bank robbery.”
(他因协助和教唆银行抢劫而被捕。)