释义 |
benefit of the doubtv. phr.If someone is accused of a crime or a misdemeanor but is not proven guilty, one is entitled to a presumption of innocence in a court of law. In private life when we are not sure whether to believe someone or not, we may wish to extend them the presumption of innocence, i. e., the "benefit of the doubt." 在罪证不足的情况下被假定为无罪的权利;在没有相反证据之前给予的肯定判断。◆ It's better to give people the benefit of the doubt than to go around accusing innocent friends.在没有证据之前不要动不动就指责无辜的朋友,还是相信他们为好。 |