manslaughter

[US]/'mænslɔːtə/
[UK]/'mænslɔtɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. 过失杀人(罪);误杀
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

involuntary manslaughter

过失杀人

Example Sentences

the amplitude of the crime of manslaughter lies beneath murder.

就罪量而言,过失杀人罪在谋杀罪之下。

Real-world Examples

If I can prove there's no premeditation, I can plead voluntary manslaughter.

如果我能证明那不是预谋的,我就能向法庭承认误杀。

Source: The Good Place Season 2

He was acquitted of manslaughter in May.

去年5月,布雷洛因过失杀人不成立被判无罪。

Source: BBC Listening February 2016 Collection

Nica denied all 39 counts of manslaughter.

尼卡否认了所有39项过失杀人罪。

Source: CRI Online June 2020 Collection

He's being charged with manslaughter and child abuse.

他被指控过失杀人和虐待儿童。

Source: AP Listening Compilation June 2015

Ms Potter was charged with second-degree manslaughter.

波特被指控二级过失杀人。

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He denies charges of murder and manslaughter.

他否认谋杀和过失杀人的指控。

Source: BBC World Headlines

He's been arrested on suspension of intoxication manslaughter.

他因酒驾过失杀人罪而被捕。

Source: CNN Selected December 2012 Collection

Derek Chauvin denies charges of manslaughter and murder.

德里克·肖万否认了过失杀人和谋杀的指控。

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2021

He now faces two charges of involuntary manslaughter.

他现在面临两项过失杀人罪的指控。

Source: BBC Listening January 2023 Collection

They dropped the charge from murder to manslaughter.

指控从谋杀降到了过失杀人。

Source: The Good Place Season 2

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