crime — an action or activity that constitutes an offence punishable by law
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an action or activity that constitutes an offence punishable by law
Pronunciation (IPA): /kraɪm/
Korean meaning: 법으로 처벌받을 수 있는 범죄, 죄
Korean pronunciation: 크**라임**
Example Sentences
- He watched so many crime shows that he started checking for fingerprints on his coffee mug.
- The crime statistics show a significant decrease in theft this year.
- Is it a crime that I put pineapple on pizza? My Italian friend thinks so.
crime
NOUN//kraɪm//
an action or activity that constitutes an offence punishable by law
A masked burglar commits a crime by breaking into someone's home
Every crime has its time, every truth its prime
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'crimen'에서 유래되었으며, 원래 '판결, 고발'을 의미했습니다. 시간이 지나면서 법적 처벌을 받는 행위 전반을 가리키게 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“He watched so many crime shows that he started checking for fingerprints on his coffee mug.”
“The crime statistics show a significant decrease in theft this year.”
“Is it a crime that I put pineapple on pizza? My Italian friend thinks so.”
“Cybercrime has become a major concern for financial institutions.”
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