to violate
01
违反, 违背
to disobey or break a regulation, an agreement, etc.
Transitive: to violate a regulation
例子
The company faced legal consequences for violating environmental regulations.
该公司因违反环境法规而面临法律后果。
Individuals who violate traffic laws risk fines and penalties.
违反交通法规的个人可能会面临罚款和处罚。
02
侵犯, 违反
to not respect someone's rights, privacy, or peace
Transitive: to violate a right
例子
He violated her privacy by reading her personal messages without permission.
他未经允许阅读她的私人信息，侵犯了她的隐私。
The company was accused of violating employee rights with unfair practices.
该公司被指控以不公平的做法侵犯员工权利。
03
破坏, 摧毁
to destroy or severely damage something
Transitive: to violate sth
例子
The storm violated the town, leaving buildings in ruins.
风暴摧毁了小镇，建筑物化为废墟。
The fire violated the forest, reducing centuries-old trees to ash.
大火侵犯了森林，将数百年历史的树木化为灰烬。
04
强奸, 性侵犯
to sexually assault or abuse someone without their consent
Transitive: to violate sb
Formal例子
The victim bravely testified about how she was violated by her attacker.
受害者勇敢地作证了她是如何被攻击者侵犯的。
The defendant was charged with violating the victim in a public park.
被告被指控在公园强奸了受害者。
05
亵渎, 侵犯
to treat something sacred with disrespect or irreverence
Transitive: to violate something sacred
例子
He was condemned for violating the temple by taking photos during the ceremony.
他因在仪式期间拍照亵渎寺庙而受到谴责。
The protestors were criticized for violating the sacred memorial with their graffiti.
抗议者因用涂鸦亵渎神圣的纪念馆而受到批评。
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