犯罪术语(十四)
sin tax 罪孽税 Tax that is imposed on cigarettes, liquor, gambling, etc. 例句: Many people complain about the sin tax in Utah. skid row 贫民街,贫民窟 A rundown section of a city characterized by drunkards living on the street. 例句: After his divorce, Mike became a drunk down on skid row. slush fund 贿金 Money that is used to bribe public politicians and other influential officials 例句: Lobbyists use slush fund to bribe public officials. statutory rape 法定强奸罪 Sexual intercourse with a female who has consented, but who is legally incapable of consent because she is underage. 例句: What is the penalty for statutory rape? suicide pact 自杀合约 An agreement between two or more persons to commit suicide together. 例句: The whole high school was shocked at the news of the two classmates who killed themselves in a suicide pact. suicide season 自杀季节 The Christmas season when many lonely people feel isolated and take their own lives. 例句: December is without question, the suicide season. |