英语

violation

gb/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/ us/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
B1 英语
~ 4700
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名词 B1 action
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Breaking a law or rule

When someone does not follow a law, rule, or agreement.

用法模式: a violation of [law/rule/agreement]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'violation' with 'violence'. They are different: 'violation' is about breaking rules or laws, while 'violence' is about physical force.
近义词
breach (Slightly more formal and often used in legal or contractual contexts.) | infringement (Commonly used for laws, rights, or rules, especially in legal contexts.)
反义词
compliance (Means following a law, rule, or agreement.)
搭配
serious violation |traffic violation |human rights violation |violation of privacy |violation of regulations
主题
law |society |ethics
例句
  • The company was fined for a violation of environmental laws.
  • Speeding is considered a traffic violation.
  • The new policy aims to prevent violations of workers' rights.
  • He was arrested for multiple violations of parole.
  • They were accused of a serious violation of safety regulations.
学习者例句
  • He was punished for a violation of the rules.
  • A traffic violation can cost a lot of money.
  • She lost her job after a violation of company policy.
  • The police wrote him a ticket for a violation.
  • A violation of the law is a crime.
名词 B2 action
2

Harming rights or dignity

When someone does something that hurts another person's rights, dignity, or privacy.

用法模式: a violation of [rights/privacy/dignity]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes think this meaning only applies to legal rules, but it can also be about personal boundaries and moral principles.
近义词
abuse (Often used when harm is severe and intentional.) | encroachment (Focuses on gradually taking away someone's rights or space.)
反义词
respect (Means treating someone's rights and dignity properly.)
搭配
violation of human rights |gross violation |violation of privacy |violation of dignity
主题
ethics |human-rights |law |relationships
例句
  • The invasion of her home was a clear violation of her privacy.
  • Torture is a severe violation of human rights.
  • They protested against the government's violation of free speech.
  • Such treatment is a violation of basic human dignity.
  • The report documented numerous violations of civil liberties.
学习者例句
  • Reading her diary was a violation of her privacy.
  • The arrest was a violation of his rights.
  • They spoke out against the violation of human dignity.
  • A violation of privacy can hurt people deeply.
  • Violations of human rights are serious.
名词 C1 action
3

Damaging something sacred

When someone damages or shows no respect for something holy or very important.

用法模式: a violation of [sacred place/object]
近义词
desecration (Specifically refers to disrespecting something sacred.)
反义词
veneration (Means showing great respect to something sacred or important.)
搭配
violation of a tomb |violation of sacred ground
主题
religion |culture |law
例句
  • The graffiti was seen as a violation of the historic monument.
  • Entering the temple in shoes was considered a violation of its sanctity.
  • Looting the burial site was a violation of cultural heritage.
学习者例句
  • They called it a violation of the church.
  • It was a violation of the holy place.
  • A violation of the tomb made people angry.
语法
词典原形
violation
IPA
GB/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
US/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
音节与重音
vi - ol - a - tion (4 个音节)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ol)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: violation
  • Plural: violation, violations
词族
Forms
violations noun
Core family
violate verb B2
Related words
violator noun violence noun B1 violent adjective B1 violently adverb B1
Advanced or less common
violative adjective
相关表达

in violation of

1
/ˈɪn vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv/
fixed phrase

Not following a rule or law

Not obeying a law, rule, or agreement.

例句
  • The company acted in violation of the trade agreement.
  • He parked there in violation of city regulations.

traffic violation

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/tɹˈæfɪk vaɪəlˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase

Breaking driving laws

When someone does not follow driving laws or road rules.

例句
  • Speeding is the most common traffic violation.
  • He received a fine for a traffic violation.

violation of human rights

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/vaɪəlˈeɪʃən əv hjˈumən ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase

Act denying basic freedoms

An action that takes away people's basic rights and freedoms.

例句
  • Torture is considered a serious violation of human rights.
  • They condemned the government's violations of human rights.

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