被告席 (bèi gào xí) — the dock (in a courtroom); defendant's seat
Definition
The seat or enclosed area in a courtroom where the defendant sits during trial — literally 'defendant's seat'. Translates as 'the dock' in English.
noun
the dock (in a courtroom)defendant's seat
Examples
- 被告席。Fǎ guān ràng zhèng rén zhàn dào bèi gào xí qián.The judge told the witness to stand in front of the dock.
- 被告席,。Tā zài bèi gào xí shàng dī zhe tóu, yì yán bù fā.He was in the dock with his head down, not saying a word.
- 被告席。bèi gào xí Hòu miàn zuò zhe yì míng fǎ jǐng.There was a bailiff sitting behind the dock.
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