convict
/ˈkɒnvɪkt/ · /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #5737 in the learning path
已决犯；服刑犯
Definitions
n. Someone found guilty of a crime, especially someone in prison.
已决犯；服刑犯
v. To officially find someone guilty of a crime in court.
判定…有罪
Example
The former convict now works at a local bakery.
这名曾经服刑的人现在在当地一家面包店工作。
Education programmes can help a convict develop practical skills and prepare for employment after release from prison.
教育项目可以帮助服刑人员培养实用技能，为出狱后就业做好准备。
Collocations
- a convicted offender
- convict someone of theft
- a former convict
Word family
- conviction (n)
- convicted (adj)
Synonyms
- prisoner
Antonyms
- acquit
Usage tip
名词重音在首音节，动词在第二音节；定罪用of。
FAQ
- What does convict mean?
- Someone found guilty of a crime, especially someone in prison. To officially find someone guilty of a crime in court.
- How is convict pronounced?
- UK /ˈkɒnvɪkt/, US /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
