lynch

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n. 私刑, 私罚 vt. 处以私刑处死, 加私刑

发音

其它 /lɪnt͡ʃ/

词形变化

lynches 复数 lynched lynches 三单 lynches lynching lynching 现在分词 lynched 过去式 lynched 过去分词

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    Alternative form of linch.

v.
  1. 1.

    To execute (somebody) without a proper legal trial or procedure, especially by hanging and backed by a mob.

    执行私刑

    及物
  2. 2.

    To castigate severely.

    非正式 及物 引申义

词汇关系

动词

上位词 1

kill

相关短语

lynch mob n. 动用私刑的暴民; 愤怒的群众 lynch mobs lynch law [法] 私刑 Lynch syndrome Jerry Lynch Judge Lynch

词源

First attested 1835, from Lynch law, which appeared in 1811. There is a popular claim that it was named after William Lynch, but equally strong arguments would have it named after Charles Lynch. For the surname, see Lynch. Ultimately a possible doublet of linch.

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