accusation · a (criminal) charge · to accuse

zhǐ kòng

zh+ǐ·3rd tonek+òng·4th tone

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The police accused him of murder.

警方指控他谋杀。

He was accused of stealing money.

他被指控偷钱。

The accusations are shocking: money laundering, tax evasion and obstruction of justice.

这些指控令人震惊:洗钱、逃税和妨碍司法公正。

Tom accused Mary of not being honest.

汤姆指控瑪丽不誠实。

They accused him of being part of the plot.

人们指控他参与了这场阴谋。

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