| 单词 | conviction |
| 释义 | conviction —conviction /kənˈvɪk.ʃən/ noun (OPINION) C2 [C or U] a strong opinion or belief: » religious/moral convictions» a deep/strong/lifelong conviction» [+ that] It's my personal conviction that all rapists should be locked away for life.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewF0 [U] a feeling of being certain about something: » He said he was enjoying his new job, but his voice lacked conviction.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of view• • • Extra Examples:» She had a firm conviction that they would meet again in the hereafter.» His speech carried so much conviction that I had to agree with him.» He has an irrational conviction that he is right.» Her statement that she supported the president lacked conviction.noun [C or U] (CRIME) ► C2 the fact of officially being found to be guilty of a particular crime, or the act of officially finding someone guilty: » As it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence.» He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences.» The conviction of the three demonstrators has caused public outrage locally.→ COMPARE ACQUITTAL(Cf. ↑acquittal)Thesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsThesaurus+: ↑Guilty• • • Extra Examples:» Fresh evidence has emerged that casts doubts on the men's conviction.» He got off with a fairly light sentence because it was his first conviction.» The district attorney said if McVeigh is given the death penalty and his conviction is upheld on appeal, the state prosecution would become moot.» Because of a previous conviction, the judge refused to grant bail .» His conviction was quashed in March 1986 after his counsel argued that the police evidence was a tissue of lies. |
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