defendant
/dɪˈfendənt/
CEFR level C1Topic GovernmentWord #6267 in the learning path
被告
Definitions
n. A person or organisation facing a legal claim or criminal charge.
被告
Example
The defendant sat quietly beside her lawyer in court.
被告在法庭上安静地坐在她的律师旁边。
Every defendant should have access to legal advice, regardless of their income or social background.
每位被告都应能获得法律咨询，无论其收入或社会背景如何。
Collocations
- a criminal defendant
- the defendant's lawyer
- the rights of defendants
Word family
- defend (v.)
- defence (n.)
- defensive (adj.)
- defender (n.)
Antonyms
- plaintiff
Usage tip
被告不等于罪犯；原告plaintiff主要用于民事诉讼。
FAQ
- What does defendant mean?
- A person or organisation facing a legal claim or criminal charge.
- How is defendant pronounced?
- UK /dɪˈfendənt/, US /dɪˈfendənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
