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片語CEFR B1

plead the fifth

/pliːd ðə fɪfθ/

根據美國憲法第五修正案拒絕作證、在法律程序中不回答問題以避免自我 incrimination

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怎麼用 plead the fifth?實際例句

  • When asked about his involvement in the crime, he decided to plead the fifth.

    當被問及他在犯罪中的參與時,他決定行使沉默權。

  • She chose to plead the fifth during the investigation to protect herself.

    在調查期間,她選擇行使沉默權以保護自己。

  • In court, he repeatedly pleaded the fifth when questioned about his finances.

    在法庭上,當被問及他的財務狀況時,他一再行使沉默權。

一句話記住 plead the fifth

"plead the fifth 是一個片語,意指在法律中拒絕回答問題以避免自我 incrimination。想像:一位被告在法庭上,雙手交叉緊握,冷靜地低頭,面對詢問卻選擇保持沉默,以保護自己不受傷害。"