acquit的音标为[ə"kwɪt],基本翻译为“宣告无罪;了结;释放”。
速记技巧:可以记为“ac”谐音为“阿奇”, “quit”可以理解为“离开”,连在一起可以记为“阿奇离开,宣告无罪”。
"acquit"这个词的词源可以追溯到古英语"acwi"和"gietan",意为“释放,解脱”。它的变化形式有过去式"acquitted",过去分词"acquitted",现在分词"acquitting",以及形容词"acquittal"。
相关单词:
1. "innocence":这个词与"acquit"有着密切的联系,意为“无罪,清白”。这个词的词源可以追溯到拉丁语,表示“无罪的,无辜的”。
2. "acquittal":上面提到过的"acquit"的过去分词形式,表示被无罪释放或被判无罪的情况。这个词在法律语境中非常常见。
3. "conviction":这个词与"acquit"相反,表示有罪的判决或认定。它的词源可以追溯到拉丁语,意为“坚信,确信”。
4. "justice":这个词意为“正义,公正”,与"acquit"一样都与法律和正义有关。它的词源可以追溯到拉丁语,意为“公平,公正”。
5. "trial":这个词意为“审判,审讯”,与"acquit"和"conviction"等词有关,表示对犯罪嫌疑人的调查和审判过程。
6. "defendant":这个词意为“被告”,与"trial"相关,表示在审判中被起诉的一方。
7. "prosecution":这个词意为“起诉,控告”,与"acquit"相反,表示对犯罪嫌疑人的指控和调查过程。
8. "jury":这个词意为“陪审团”,与"trial"相关,是进行审判时的重要参与者。
9. "verdict":这个词意为“裁决,判决”,与"jury"和"trial"相关,表示审判的结果或裁决。
10. "censure":这个词意为“谴责,责备”,虽然与"acquit"没有直接关联,但也可以在某种程度上表示对某人或某事的否定评价。
短语:
1. acquit oneself well
例句:He acquitted himself well in the job interview.
2. be acquitted of
例句:He was acquitted of all charges.
3. be cleared of
例句:The suspect was cleared of all suspicion.
4. be exonerated
例句:The company was exonerated from all legal liability.
5. clear the record
例句:The court cleared the record in his case.
6. clear the air
例句:We need to clear the air before we can move forward.
7. clear the decks
例句:We need to clear the decks before we can start work on the project.
英文小作文:
Today, I was acquitted of all charges brought against me by the police. I am relieved and grateful for this outcome, which proves that I am innocent of any wrongdoing. However, I am also aware that this does not mean that my reputation has been fully restored. I must continue to work hard to clear my name and restore my reputation, which has been tainted by false accusations. I am committed to proving my innocence and regaining my reputation through diligent investigation and legal action. I hope that my story can serve as a reminder to others that they should not rely solely on rumors or unsubstantiated allegations to judge others, but should instead rely on evidence and facts to make their decisions.