misdemeanor

,misdi'mi:nә

n. a crime less serious than a felony

n. 行为不检, 品行不良, 轻罪, 不端行为

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mis-表示错误，demeanor与行为有关，合起来可以理解为“错误的行为”或“轻罪”。

例句

1. He was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting a small item.

他因偷窃一件小物品被控以轻罪。

2. A misdemeanor can result in a fine or a short jail sentence.

轻罪可能会导致罚款或短期监禁。

3. Many people think that a misdemeanor is less serious than a felony.

许多人认为轻罪比重罪更不严重。