2015考研英语词汇复习之犯罪术语 burglary 入室盗窃 The act of breaking into a home, building, etc. with the intent to steal from it. 闯入民宅、建筑物等,企图偷盗的行为。 例句: Burglaries in our town have been on the upswing. 我们小城里的入室盗窃案一直在上升。 bribery 行贿受贿 The act of offering, giving, or taking bribes. 赠送,提供,或接受贿金的行为。 例句: The congressman resigned after having been found guilty of bribery. 这位议员被证实犯有行贿受贿罪后辞职了。 bucket shop 投机商号 An office that is used to promote worthless land or securities by mail or through telemarketing. 通过邮件或电话营销来推销荒地或垃圾证券的地点。 例句: Crooks across the country are using bucket shops to scam older people. 全国各地的骗子都利用投机商号来欺骗老年人。 bug 窃听 To use electronic listening devices to listen in on the conversations of others. |