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fugitives

UK //ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz//US //ˈfjuːdʒɪtɪvz//

词源

源自拉丁语 'fugitivus',意为'逃亡的',与动词 'fugere'(逃跑)相关。

noun

❶ 指逃避法律、危险或困境的人,通常指正在被追捕的逃犯或躲避某种不利处境的人。

“The police are searching for two fugitives who escaped from prison last night.”

(警方正在搜寻昨晚从监狱逃脱的两名逃犯。)

“During the war, many fugitives crossed the border to seek safety.”

(战争期间,许多逃亡者越过边境寻求安全。)

同义词:runaway, escapee, outlaw

常见短语

fugitives from justice — 特指逃避法律制裁的逃犯,强调他们正在被司法机关追捕。

“Interpol has issued a red notice for several fugitives from justice.”

(国际刑警组织已对几名逃避司法制裁的逃犯发出了红色通缉令。)