manslaughter

'mænslɒ:tә

Collins 1

n. homicide without malice aforethought

n. 杀人, 过失杀人罪

Collins 星级

9,261

BNC 频率

13,156

使用频率

manslaughter 可以分为两个部分： man（人）和 slaughter（屠杀）。整体意思是指“杀人”，但通常是指非故意的杀人行为。

例句

1. The man was charged with manslaughter after the accidental death of his friend.

这名男子因朋友的意外死亡被控过失杀人。

2. During the trial, the jury had to decide whether it was manslaughter or murder.

在审判期间，陪审团必须决定这是过失杀人还是谋杀。

3. She felt guilty about the accident, knowing it could be considered manslaughter.

她对这起事故感到内疚，知道这可能被视为过失杀人。