violation
/ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/
CEFR level B2Topic GovernmentWord #4540 in the learning path
违反；违背
Definitions
n. an act that breaks a law, rule, or agreement
违反；违背
n. an act that disregards someone's rights or privacy
侵犯；侵害
Example
Parking across this entrance is a clear violation.
把车停在这个入口处显然是违规行为。
Collecting personal information without consent may constitute a violation of privacy, even when the data remains confidential.
未经同意收集个人信息，即使数据仍被保密，也可能构成对隐私的侵犯。
Collocations
- a violation of the law
- in violation of
- a violation of privacy
- a traffic violation
Word family
- violate (v.)
- violator (n.)
Synonyms
- breach
- infringement
Usage tip
用a violation of表示违反或侵犯某事物。
FAQ
- What does violation mean?
- an act that breaks a law, rule, or agreement an act that disregards someone's rights or privacy
- How is violation pronounced?
- UK /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/, US /ˌvaɪəˈleɪʃən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
