| 词组 | negligence |
| 释义 | negligence /ˈneɡlɪdʒəns/ noun failure to take enough care over something that you are responsible foradjectivescriminal negligence The manager of the hotel has been charged with criminal negligence.professional negligence The accountant was found guilty of professional negligence.medical negligence She was brain-damaged at birth as a result of medical negligence.gross negligence (=very serious negligence) He was dismissed for gross negligence after leaving the store unlocked.verbsaccuse sb of negligence He accused the rail company of negligence.sue sb for negligence (=bring a court case against someone for negligence) When he was injured at work, he sued his employers for negligence.allege negligence She had alleged negligence by the anaesthetist.be caused by negligence Damage caused by negligence is not covered by this insurance.prove negligence It can be difficult to prove negligence on the part of the manufacturer.deny negligence The hospital denied any negligence.negligence + nounsa negligence claim (=an attempt to get money from someone who has harmed you by their negligence) How many negligence claims against solicitors are justified?prepositionsnegligence by sb/on the part of sb The company denies any negligence by any of their staff. | The cause of death was gross negligence on the part of the doctor treating the patient.phrasesbe guilty of negligence The captain of the ship was found guilty of negligence.a victim of negligence Victims of negligence can claim compensation. |
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