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violate

UK //ˈvaɪəleɪt//US //ˈvaɪəleɪt//

词源

源自拉丁语 'violatus',意为 '侵犯' 或 '亵渎',后通过古法语进入英语。

verb

❶ 违反规则、法律或协议,指不遵守规定或侵犯他人权利的行为。常用于正式或法律语境中。

“He was fined for violating traffic laws.”

(他因违反交通法规而被罚款。)

“The company violated the terms of the contract.”

(该公司违反了合同条款。)

❶ 侵犯或亵渎神圣的事物,如宗教场所或传统。常用于描述对信仰或文化的冒犯行为。

“The invaders violated the temple by destroying its sacred statues.”

(入侵者摧毁了寺庙的神圣雕像,亵渎了它。)

“Many considered his speech to violate the traditions of their culture.”

(许多人认为他的演讲侵犯了他们文化的传统。)

同义词:breach, infringe, transgress, defy, disobey

常见短语

violate the law — 违法,指不遵守法律规定,通常会导致法律后果。

“Anyone who violates the law will face penalties.”

(任何违反法律的人都将面临处罚。)

violate someone's rights — 侵犯某人的权利,如隐私权或自由权,通常用于法律或道德谴责。

“The government was accused of violating citizens' rights.”

(政府被指控侵犯了公民的权利。)