Old English gyltig "offending, delinquent, criminal," from gylt (see guilt (n.)). In law, "that has committed some specified offense," late 13c. Of conscience, feelings, etc., 1590s. Meaning "person who is guilty" is from 1540s. To plead not guilty is from 15c.; to plead guilty is 19c., though, as OED notes, "Guilty is technically not a plea, but a confession." Related: Guiltily; guiltiness.
双语例句
1. Striker Alan Smith was guilty of two glaring misses.
前锋艾伦·史密斯两次严重失误，将球射偏。
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2. Her plea of guilty to manslaughter through provocation was rejected.
她因受到挑衅而过失杀人的有罪答辩被驳回。
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3. Four men were found guilty of breach of the peace.
四名男子被判扰乱治安罪名成立。
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4. He pleaded guilty before a court martial to absenting himself without leave.
在军事法庭上他对自己擅离职守表示服罪。
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5. They were found guilty of acts of gross indecency.
