allegation
allegation
al∙le∙ga∙tion / ˌæləˈgeʃən ; ˌælɪˈgeɪʃən /
◙noun [C usually plural]
1. a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but that has not been proved
• 〔无证据的〕陈述，说法，指控:
»allegations of corruption / fraud / misconduct etc
»Mr Singh has stronglydeniedtheallegationsof sexual harassment.
辛格先生强烈否认性骚扰的指控。
»allegation that
»an allegation that senior government figures were involved
政府高官涉案的说法
▪ [+against]
»The teachermadeseriousallegationsagainst a colleague.
那位老师对一位同事提出严重指控。
▪ [+of]
»A committee willinvestigate allegationsof racial discrimination.
一个委员会将对种族歧视进行调查。
