libel

'laibәl
托福GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
n. the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
v. print slanderous statements against

中文翻译

n. 以文字损害名誉, 诽谤罪, 侮辱
v. 诽谤, 中伤, 损害名誉

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记忆技巧

libel 源于拉丁语 libellus，意为“小册子”。可以联想到小册子中可能包含的诽谤性内容。

例句

1. The newspaper was sued for libel after publishing false information about the celebrity.
这家报纸因发布有关名人的虚假信息而被控诽谤。
2. He claimed that the article was a libel that damaged his reputation.
他声称那篇文章是对他声誉的诽谤。
3. Libel can lead to serious legal consequences for those who spread false statements.
诽谤可能对传播虚假言论的人造成严重的法律后果。

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