2015考研英语词汇复习之犯罪术语 skid row 贫民街,贫民窟 A rundown section of a city characterized by drunkards living on the street. 城市的破旧区域,常见到许多酒鬼露宿街头。 例句: After his divorce, Mike became a drunk down on skid row. 离婚之后,迈克尔沦落为贫民街的酒鬼。 slush fund 贿金 Money that is used to bribe public politicians and other influential officials 用来贿赂知名政客或其他有影响力的官员的资金。 例句: Lobbyists use slush fund to bribe public officials. 院外集团的说客用贿金拉拢政府官员。 suicide season 自杀季节 The Christmas season when many lonely people feel isolated and take their own lives. 指圣诞节期间,许多人孤独不堪而自杀。 例句: December is without question, the suicide season. 十二月无疑是自杀季节。 statutory rape 法定强奸罪 Sexual intercourse with a female who has consented, but who is legally incapable of consent because she is underage. |