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源自中古英语 'acquitaille',来自古法语 'acquiter'(免除债务或责任),最终源于拉丁语 'ad-'(向) + 'quietus'(安静的,免除的)。
❶ 法庭判决某人无罪释放,通常是因为证据不足或无法证明其有罪。
“The jury returned a verdict of acquittal after a three-week trial.”
(经过三周的审判,陪审团作出了无罪释放的裁决。)
“His acquittal was celebrated by his supporters outside the courthouse.”
(他的支持者在法院外庆祝他被无罪释放。)
acquittal on all counts — 指被告在所有指控上均被宣告无罪,完全免除法律责任。
“The celebrity's acquittal on all counts made headlines worldwide.”
(这位名人在所有指控上均被宣告无罪,成为全球头条新闻。)