Wordiyoallegation
🇬🇧 UK/.æli'geiʃәn/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
n.
A claim or accusation that someone has done something wrong, not yet proven
指控，断言；（未经证实的）声称
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedallegroot
+
ationact, process, state
=allegation
Common Collocations
- 1.serious allegation严重指控
- 2.deny allegation否认指控
- 3.false allegation虚假指控
Example Sentences
- 1.
The allegation of embezzlement shocked the company and its investors.
- 2.
The allegation of fraud was never proven in court.
- 3.
He denied all allegations of wrongdoing in his statement.