n. a crime less serious than a felony
n. 行为不检, 品行不良, 轻罪, 不端行为
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。