illicit

• adj. 违法的；不正当的

词态变化

中文词源

il-,不，非，licit,合法的。

英文词源

illicit

illicit: see leisure

illicit (adj.)

c. 1500, from Old French illicite (14c.) "unlawful, forbidden," from Latin illicitus "not allowed, unlawful, illegal," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "to be allowed" (see licence). Related: Illicitly.

双语例句

1. an illicit love affair

不正当的风流韵事

来自《权威词典》

2. Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 % this year.

今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%.

来自《简明英汉词典》

3. She slipped outside for an illicit cigarette.

她溜出去违禁吸烟.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. They were prosecuted for illicit liquor selling.

他们因私卖烈酒而被起诉.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. He had an illicit association with Jane.

他和简曾有过不正当关系.

来自《简明英汉词典》