1. an illegal act punishable by law
違反法律且應受懲罰的非法行為
The police are investigating the crime.
警方正在調查這起犯罪。
Stealing is a crime.
偷竊是一種犯罪行為。
He was charged with a serious crime.
他被指控犯下一項嚴重罪行。
Crime Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
crime
noun
快速理解
What does "Crime" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Crime"?
指違反法律且可能受到國家懲罰的行為。
- 1
違法行為
EN: an illegal act punishable by law.
翻譯: 一種可受法律懲罰的非法行為。
- 2
嚴重罪行
EN: a serious offence such as murder or robbery.
翻譯: 如謀殺或搶劫等嚴重的不法行為。
- 3
不道德或愚蠢的行為
EN: an act considered immoral, foolish, or shameful.
翻譯: 被認為不道德、愚蠢或可恥的行為。
- 4
犯罪活動（總稱）
EN: illegal activities in general.
翻譯: 泛指非法的活動。
小提醒：注意：'crime' 是可數名詞，指具體的罪行（如 a crime, two crimes）；但泛指『犯罪活動』時，常作為不可數名詞使用（如 a rise in crime）。
發音（How to Pronounce "Crime" in English）
How to pronounce "Crime" in English?"Crime" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Crime" from YouTube Videos
Ellen Jorgensen: Biohacking -- you can do it, too
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“The one I liked the best is someone could download my sequence, go back to the lab, synthesize some fake Ellen DNA and plant it at a crime scene (Laughter).”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Crime"?How does "Crime" change by context?
2. illegal activities in general
泛指非法的活動
The city has seen a rise in violent crime.
這座城市的暴力犯罪有所增加。
Organized crime is a major problem.
組織犯罪是一個主要問題。
The government is launching a new campaign against crime.
政府正在發起一項新的打擊犯罪活動。
3. an act that is morally wrong or a serious mistake
道德上錯誤的行為或嚴重的過失
It would be a crime to waste such a beautiful opportunity.
浪費這麼好的機會簡直是一種罪過。
The destruction of the historic building was a cultural crime.
摧毀這座歷史建築是一種文化上的犯罪。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Crime"?How to make natural sentences with "Crime"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| commit + crime | 犯下罪行 | He was accused of committing a serious crime. (他被指控犯下嚴重罪行。) |
| crime + against + noun | 針對...的罪行 | Genocide is a crime against humanity. (種族滅絕是危害人類罪。) |
| crime + of + noun/gerund | ...的罪行 | He was arrested for the crime of theft. (他因盜竊罪被捕。) |
| fight/prevent + crime | 打擊/預防犯罪 | The new policy aims to prevent crime in the neighborhood. (新政策旨在預防社區犯罪。) |
| report a crime | 舉報犯罪 | Witnesses are encouraged to report the crime to the police. (鼓勵目擊者向警方舉報該罪行。) |
| be a victim of crime | 成為犯罪受害者 | Many people are afraid of being a victim of crime. (許多人害怕成為犯罪受害者。) |
| crime + rate | 犯罪率 | The city has seen a significant drop in its crime rate. (該市的犯罪率已顯著下降。) |
| petty/serious crime | 輕微/嚴重罪行 | Shoplifting is considered a petty crime. (商店盜竊被視為輕微罪行。) |
用法說明
How is "Crime" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Crime"?
commit a crime vs. commit crime
- commit a crime 是最常見且正確的用法，強調「犯下『一項』具體的罪行」。
- commit crime 省略冠詞，聽起來不自然且文法不正確，應避免使用。
- 在正式寫作或口語中，應始終使用 commit a crime 或根據上下文使用 commit the crime（特指某項罪行）。
- 其他動詞搭配，如 prevent crime（預防犯罪）或 fight crime（打擊犯罪），則不使用冠詞，因為這裡的 crime 是泛指「犯罪活動」這個概念。 EN: The police arrested him for committing a crime. 翻譯: 警方因他犯下一項罪行而將他逮捕。
EN:He was accused of committing the crime of theft.
翻譯:他被指控犯下盜竊罪。
總結建議
在表達「犯罪」這個動作時，請務必使用「commit a crime」這個正確搭配。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Crime" and similar words?How to choose "Crime" vs alternatives?
crime vs sin
「crime」指違反國家法律的行為，會受到司法系統的懲罰；「sin」則指違反宗教或道德準則的行為，屬於道德或精神層面的過錯。
crime vs offence
「crime」通常指較嚴重的刑事犯罪；「offence」（或 offense）是更廣泛的法律術語，可指任何違法行為，包括輕微違規。
crime vs misdemeanor
「crime」是犯罪的總稱；「misdemeanor」特指較輕微的犯罪類別（輕罪），與重罪（felony）相對。
口語用法
How is "Crime" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Crime"?
引述
在對話中，人們有時會用「crime」來引述或概括一個普遍的看法或指控，而非陳述個人觀點。 EN: They say it's a crime to let that historic building fall apart. 翻譯: 他們說，讓那棟歷史建築荒廢簡直是一種罪過。
EN:He called the new policy a crime against small businesses.
翻譯:他稱這項新政策是對小企業的犯罪。
語氣強調
在非正式對話中，「crime」常被誇張地用於形容極度浪費、不公或糟糕的情況，以加強語氣。 EN: It's a crime that they charge so much for a cup of coffee here. 翻譯: 他們這裡一杯咖啡收這麼多錢，真是太過分了。
EN:What a crime to waste all that good food.
翻譯:浪費掉所有那些好食物，真是造孽。
停頓填充
在組織想法或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用「crime」相關的短語作為填充，以延續對話。 EN: The whole situation was... well, a crime against common sense, really. 翻譯: 整個情況就是...嗯，說真的，簡直是違背常識。
EN:It's hard to describe... it's like an artistic crime, if that makes sense.
翻譯:這很難形容...就像一種藝術上的褻瀆，如果你懂我的意思。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免將「crime」用於上述誇張或比喻性的口語用法。請嚴格使用其法律定義「犯罪行為」，或改用更精確的詞彙如「unethical practice」、「grave error」或「severe waste」。口語中的比喻用法會降低正式文體的嚴謹性。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Crime"?What fixed phrases with "Crime" should I remember?
commit a crime
verb + crime
犯罪
violent crime
adjective + crime
暴力犯罪
crime rate
crime + noun
犯罪率
crime scene
crime + noun
犯罪現場
organized crime
adjective + crime
組織犯罪
petty crime
adjective + crime
輕罪
fight crime
verb + crime
打擊犯罪
crime of passion
crime + preposition + noun
激情犯罪
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Crime"?Which "Crime" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×The police is investigating a serious crime.
✓The police are investigating a serious crime.
雖然 'crime' 是可數名詞，但 'police' 是複數名詞，動詞要用複數形式 'are'。
×He was arrested for crime.
✓He was arrested for a crime.
'crime' 作為可數名詞，指具體的犯罪行為時，通常需要冠詞（a/the）或複數形式。泛指犯罪行為時可用 'crime' 或 'crimes'。
×Lying is a crime.
✓Lying is wrong/immoral/a sin.
'crime' 特指違反法律的行為。說謊在道德上是錯的，但除非在特定法律情境下（如作偽證），否則通常不屬於法律定義的 'crime'。
×He is a crime.
✓He is a criminal.
'crime' 指犯罪行為本身，而犯下罪行的人稱為 'criminal'（罪犯）。
×He did a crime.
✓He committed a crime.
在英語中，與 'crime' 搭配的動詞通常是 'commit'，而不是 'do' 或 'make'。
×There are many crimes in this city.
✓There is a lot of crime in this city.
當泛指一個地區的犯罪活動（整體現象）時，'crime' 常作為不可數名詞使用。若強調多起具體的犯罪案件，則可用複數 'crimes'。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Crime"?What are tense/participle forms of "Crime"?