treason
UK/'tri:zn/US
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Definitions
n.
The crime of betraying one's own country, especially by aiding its enemies
叛国罪，叛逆
Root Breakdown
Native Englishtreasonother
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Common Collocations
- 1.commit treason犯叛国罪
- 2.high treason严重叛国罪
- 3.charged with treason被控叛国罪
- 4.act of treason叛国行为
Example Sentences
- 1.
He was charged with high treason for passing military secrets to the enemy.
- 2.
In medieval times, treason against the king was punishable by death.
- 3.
Some politicians accused the whistleblower of treason, while others called him a hero.