impeachment

英 [ɪm'pi:tʃmənt]美 [ɪm'pitʃmənt]
  • n. 弹劾；控告；怀疑；指摘
低频词

英文词源

impeachment (n.)
late 14c., enpechement "accusation, charge," from Old French empechement, from empeechier (see impeach). As a judicial proceeding against a public official, from 1640s.

双语例句

1. There are grounds for impeachment.
存在弹劾的理由。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The verdict resulting from his impeachment destroyed his political career.
他遭弹劾后得到的判决毁了他的政治生涯.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Impeachment is considered a drastic measure in the United States.
在美国,弹劾被视为一种非常激烈的措施.
来自辞典例句
4. Comments about impeachment are rife in all media.
所有新闻机构都对弹劾问题发表评论.
来自辞典例句
5. We've subpoenaed him as an impeachment witness.
我们传他是因为他是一个重要的证人.
来自电影对白