outlaw

英 ['aʊtlɔː] 美 ['aʊtlɔ]
  • n. 歹徒;罪犯;亡命之徒;被剥夺法律保护者
  • vt. 宣布…为不合法;将…放逐;剥夺…的法律保护
  • n. (Outlaw)人名;(英)奥特洛

中文词源


outlaw 宣布非法

out-,超过,law,法律。即超过法律允许的范围,非法。

英文词源


outlaw (n.)
Old English utlaga "one put outside the law" (and thereby deprived of its benefits and protections), from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse utlagi (n.) "outlaw," from utlagr (adj.) "outlawed, banished," from ut "out" (see out (adv.)) + *lagu, plural of lag "law" (see law).
[G]if he man to deaðe gefylle, beo he þonne utlah ["Laws of Edward & Guthrum," c.924]
Meaning "one living a lawless life" is first recorded 1880. As an adjective from Old English.
outlaw (v.)
Old English utlagian "to outlaw, banish," from utlaga "an outlaw" (see outlaw (n.)). Related: Outlawed; outlawing.

双语例句


1. plans to outlaw the carrying of knives
宣布携带刀具为非法的方案

来自《权威词典》

2. The authorities put a price on the outlaw's head.
当局悬赏缉拿逃犯.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. The outlaw hid out in the hills for several months.
逃犯在山里隐藏了几个月.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.
这名犯法者获准在教堂里避难.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. The outlaw has been caught.
歹徒已被抓住了.

来自《简明英汉词典》

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