misdemeanour /ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə/ (misdemeanours)

• 1.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） A misdemeanour is an act that some people consider to be wrong or unacceptable. 行为不端 [正式]

  例：

  Paul appeared before the faculty to account for his various misdemeanours.

  保罗在全体教职员面前解释了他的种种不端行为。

• 2.  

  N-COUNT（可数名词） In the United States and other countries where the legal system distinguishes between very serious crimes and less serious ones, a misdemeanour is a less serious crime. 轻罪 [法律]

  例：

  Under state law, it is a misdemeanour to possess a firearm on school premises.

  根据该州法律，在校园里拥有枪械是一种轻罪。