transgress
US /trænzˈɡres/
UK /trænzˈɡres/
动词
1.
违反, 逾越
to violate a law, command, or moral code
示例:
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He was accused of having transgressed the law.
他被指控违反了法律。
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The company transgressed ethical boundaries in its pursuit of profit.
该公司在追求利润的过程中逾越了道德底线。
2.
逾越, 辜负
to go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard)
示例:
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His actions transgressed the norms of polite society.
他的行为逾越了文明社会的规范。
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It is important not to transgress the trust placed in you.
重要的是不要辜负对你的信任。