misdemeanor
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/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnər/
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/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(r)/
A minor wrongdoing or offense, not as severe as a crime.
His past misdemeanors were quickly forgotten after he became a successful businessman.
他成為成功的商人後,過去的不端行為很快就被遺忘了。
A criminal act that is less serious than a felony.
The court found him guilty of a misdemeanor and fined him.
法庭判定他犯有輕罪並罰款。