libel
美['laɪbl] 英['laɪbl]
n. 诽谤的文字;诽谤(罪);侮辱
v. 诽谤;中伤;损害名誉
英英释义
Noun- a false and malicious publication printed for the purpose of defaming a living person
- the written statement of a plaintiff explaining the cause of action (the defamation) and any relief he seeks
Verb- print slanderous statements against;
"The newspaper was accused of libeling him"
例句
用作名词(n.)- She sued a newspaper for libel.她控告某报刊登诽谤性文字。
- I'll sue you for libel.我要以诽谤罪控告你。
- His attempt to discredit his opponent boomeranged (on him) when he was charged with libel.他企图败坏对手名声反而自食其果,被控以诽谤罪。
- That interview was an absolute libel on the honest man.那篇报道完全是对那个老实人的侮辱。
用作动词(v.)- He libel(l)ed against her character in an article.他在一篇文章中诽谤她的人格。
- The rival parties libel(l)ed each other during the election.在大选中竞选两党互相说对方的坏话。