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单词 in flagrante delicto
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Definition of in flagrante delicto in English:

in flagrante delicto

(also in flagrante)
adverbɪn fləˌɡranteɪ dɪˈlɪktəʊˌɪn fləˌɡrɑnˌteɪ dəˈlɪkˌtoʊ
  • In the very act of wrongdoing, especially in an act of sexual misconduct.

    在作案(尤指奸情)现场,当场

    he had been caught in flagrante with the wife of the Association's Treasurer

    他和协会财务主管的妻子被捉奸在床。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The photo at left is me, in flagrante delicto.
    • Peter is so convincing that even if he were caught in flagrante he would have a perfectly plausible explanation.
    Synonyms
    by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, suddenly, abruptly, unprepared, off-guard, cold

Origin

Latin, 'in the heat of the crime' (literally 'in blazing crime').

Definition of in flagrante delicto in US English:

in flagrante delicto

(also in flagrante)
adverbˌin fləˌɡränˌtā dəˈlikˌtōˌɪn fləˌɡrɑnˌteɪ dəˈlɪkˌtoʊ
  • In the very act of wrongdoing, especially in an act of sexual misconduct.

    在作案(尤指奸情)现场,当场

    he had been caught in flagrante with the wife of the Association's Treasurer

    他和协会财务主管的妻子被捉奸在床。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The photo at left is me, in flagrante delicto.
    • Peter is so convincing that even if he were caught in flagrante he would have a perfectly plausible explanation.
    Synonyms
    by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, suddenly, abruptly, unprepared, off-guard, cold

Origin

Latin, ‘in the heat of the crime’ (literally ‘in blazing crime’).

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