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源自法语 'contravention',由拉丁语 'contra-'(反对)和 'venire'(来)组成,字面意为'对抗到来'。
❶ 指违反法律、规则或协议的行为,通常带有明确的对抗或违背性质。
“Parking in this area is a contravention of local regulations.”
(在此区域停车违反了当地规定。)
“The company was fined for contravention of environmental laws.”
(该公司因违反环保法被罚款。)
in contravention of — 用于描述某行为明确违反特定法律、规则或协议,强调其非法性或违规性。
“The construction proceeded in contravention of zoning laws.”
(该建筑工程违反了分区法规定。)