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justice

UK /ˈdʒʌstɪs/US /ˈdʒʌstɪs/

词源

源自拉丁语 'iustitia',意为 '正义、公平',与 'iustus'(公正的)相关。

noun

❶ 正义,指公平合理地对待每个人,确保权利和义务得到公正的分配和执行。

“The judge is known for his strong sense of justice.”

(这位法官以强烈的正义感闻名。)

“She fought for justice for the victims of the crime.”

(她为犯罪受害者争取正义。)

❶ 司法,指法律体系及其执行机构,包括法院、法官等,负责维护法律和社会秩序。

“He works in the Department of Justice.”

(他在司法部工作。)

“The justice system needs reform to be more efficient.”

(司法体系需要改革以提高效率。)

同义词:fairness, equity, righteousness

常见短语

bring someone to justice — 将某人绳之以法,指通过法律手段让犯罪者受到应有的惩罚。

“The police vowed to bring the criminals to justice.”

(警方誓言将罪犯绳之以法。)

justice prevails — 正义必胜,表达对正义最终战胜不公的信心或事实。

“After years of struggle, justice prevailed and the wrongfully accused were freed.”

(经过多年的斗争,正义必胜,被冤枉的人终于获释。)