late 14c., from Old French transgression "transgression," particularly that relating to Adam and the Fall (12c.), from Late Latin transgressionem (nominative transgressio) "a transgression of the law," in classical Latin, "a going over, a going across," noun of action from transgressus, past participle of transgredi "step across, step over; climb over, pass, go beyond," from trans- "across" (see trans-) + gradi (past participle gressus) "to walk, go" (see grade (n.)). Geological sense is from 1882.
双语例句
1. For two millennia, exogamy was a major transgression for Jews.
两千年来, 异族通婚一直是犹太人的一大禁忌.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. The rest of us are reprimanded for even the smallest transgression, while he can get away with murder.
我们其他的人哪怕只有点鸡毛蒜皮的过失都要受责备, 而他则过失再大也安然无事.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The ways that I could think of involved transgression of the law.
我所想出的办法都是超越法律的.
来自辞典例句
4. The most insignificient transgression reverberated in the most ethereal worlds.
最微不足道的罪行在最超越尘俗的天地里引起回响.
来自辞典例句
5. Frequently they convey some Communist moral transgression to the Jewish leaders.
