crime

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. illegal activities as a whole, or the problem of people breaking the law.

n. criminal acts considered collectively; the general phenomenon of law-breaking within a society.

日本語:犯罪※

“The city is trying to find new ways to reduce crime in the downtown area.”

“Sociologists are studying whether the recent increase in violent crime is linked to changes in local economic conditions.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. something that you think is very unfair or a big mistake, even if it is not against the law.

n. an action or situation that is considered a grave sin, a moral wrong, or a regrettable waste.

日本語:罪※

“It is a crime to throw away all that perfectly good food.”

“In the eyes of the critics, it was a crime that such a talented musician never received a major recording contract.”

C2 · Proficiency British English · Formal

v. to officially punish someone for breaking a rule, especially in the army.

v. to subject an individual to disciplinary punishment or to record a formal charge against them.

“The soldier was crimed for returning to the barracks two hours late.”

“The sergeant threatened to crime any recruit who failed to maintain their equipment according to the standing orders.”