Definition
审讯 is a formal verb used in legal contexts. It can mean 'to interrogate' when questioning a suspect or witness during an investigation, or 'to try' when a judge presides over a court case. The two senses share the core idea of official questioning, but the setting and participants differ.
v.
to interrogate (a suspect or witness)to try (a legal case in court)
Examples
- 审讯。Jǐngchá zhèngzài shěn xùn xiányírén.The police are interrogating the suspect.
- 审讯。Fǎguān xuānbù míngtiān jìxù shěn xùn cǐ àn.The judge announced that the trial of this case will continue tomorrow.
- 审讯。Tā zài shěn xùn guòchéng zhōng chéngrèn le zuìxíng.He confessed to the crime during the interrogation.
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