innocent
/ˈɪnəsənt/
CEFR level B2Topic SocietyWord #5139 in the learning path
无辜的；无罪的
Definitions
adj. Not responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.
无辜的；无罪的
adj. Lacking experience or knowledge of unpleasant aspects of life.
天真的；单纯的
adj. Not intended to hurt, offend, or cause trouble.
无恶意的；无害的
Example
The broken vase was not his fault; he was innocent.
花瓶打碎不是他的错，他是无辜的。
A fair legal system must protect innocent people while ensuring that those responsible for crimes face justice.
公平的法律制度必须保护无辜者，同时确保犯罪者受到法律制裁。
Collocations
- innocent of a crime
- innocent victims
- an innocent mistake
Word family
- innocence (n.)
- innocently (adv.)
Synonyms
- blameless
- naive
Antonyms
- guilty
Usage tip
表示未犯某罪用innocent of，不用innocent from。
FAQ
- What does innocent mean?
- Not responsible for a crime or wrongdoing. Lacking experience or knowledge of unpleasant aspects of life. Not intended to hurt, offend, or cause trouble.
- How is innocent pronounced?
- UK /ˈɪnəsənt/, US /ˈɪnəsənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
