A misdemeanour is an act that some people consider to be wrong or unacceptable.
双语例句
例：
Paul appeared before the faculty to account for his various misdemeanours.
保罗在全体教职员面前解释了他的种种不端行为。
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In the United States and other countries where the legal system distinguishes between very serious crimes and less serious ones, a misdemeanour is a less serious crime.
双语例句
例：
Under state law, it is a misdemeanour to possess a firearm on school premises.