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im·peach /ɪmˈpiːtʃ/ vt. | n.
I vt.
1. 〈英〉【律】控告；检举
impeach sb. with (或 of) a crime 控告某人犯罪
be impeached for treason 被控犯有叛国罪
2. 〈主美〉弹劾
Elected officials can be impeached. 可以弹劾民选的官员。
3. 指责；挑剔
4. 怀疑，贬低 (品德等)；对(证词等)的可靠性提出异议
impeach sb.'s motives 怀疑某人的动机
II n.
〈废〉控告；检举；弹劾；指责；怀疑
[< OFr empeechier < LL impedicāre to entangle, fetter < L pedica fetter < pēs foot] |