impeach

[英] [ɪmˈpi:tʃ] [美] [ɪmˈpitʃ] 生词本

vt.

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1. VERB 控告;弹劾 If a court or a group in authority impeaches a president or other senior official, it charges them with committing a crime which makes them unfit for office. 
  • ...an opposition move to impeach the President.

    弹劾总统的反对议案

Verb

1. challenge the honesty or credibility of; as of witnesses

2. charge with an offense or misdemeanor;

  • "The public officials were impeached"

3. charge with a crime or misdemeanor

4. bring an accusation against; level a charge against;

  • "He charged the man with spousal abuse"

法律

  • 1.弹劾
  • 2.检举