1540s, from Latin perpetratus, past participle of perpetrare "to perform, to accomplish," from per- "completely" + patrare "carry out," originally "bring into existence," from pater "father" (see father (n.)). Earlier in English was perpetren, mid-15c., from Old French perpetrer. Neither good nor bad in Latin, first used in English in statutes, hence its sense of "to perform criminally." Related: Perpetrated; perpetrating.
双语例句
1. Did you perpetrate this terrible poem?
你作了这首滥诗 吗 ?
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2. Only an insane person could perpetrate such a horrible crime.
只有疯子才犯这种令人发指的罪行.
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3. Who perpetrate that dreadful extension to the front of the building.
谁在那楼房正面加盖了那麽一截讨厌的建筑物.
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4. It works to mobilize public opinion which exerts pressure on individuals who perpetrate abuses.
它致力于动员公众舆论对实施滥用人权的个体施加压力.
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5. Some people who knew Sudan feared that an enraged Mr Bashir would perpetrate fresh atrocities.