verdict

verdict [ˈvə:dikt] n.

1. ■ 【律】(陪审团的)判[裁]决

2. ■ 定论, 判断, 意见

a verdict for the plaintiff 有利于原告的裁决

an open verdict 死因未详的裁决

a partial verdict 部分有罪裁决

a privy [sealed] verdict 密封裁决书(陪审员在法官休庭后, 交给法院的初步裁决)

a special verdict 特别裁决(陪审团只提供已证明的事实, 交由法庭进行判决)

a popular verdict 公众意见

We would like to know your verdict in this matter. 我们愿意知道你对此事的判断。

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习惯用语

bring in a verdict of "Guilty"

1. ■ ["Not Guilty"] 陪审团裁决"有罪"["无罪"]

deliver a verdict of "Guilty"

1. ■ ["Not Guilty"] 陪审团裁决"有罪"["无罪"]

give a verdict of "Guilty"

1. ■ ["Not Guilty"] 陪审团裁决"有罪"["无罪"]

return a verdict of "Guilty"

1. ■ ["Not Guilty"] 陪审团裁决"有罪"["无罪"]

pass one's verdict upon

1. ■ 对...下判断

reverse the verdict

1. ■ 翻案