The Tried Assassin

时间：2007-10-06 01:01:43

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  AN Assassin being put upon trial in a New England court, his
Counsel rose and said: "Your Honour, I move for a discharge on the
ground of 'once in jeopardy1': my client has been already tried for
that murder and acquitted2."

  "In what court?" asked the Judge.

  "In the Superior Court of San Francisco," the Counsel replied.

  "Let the trial proceed - your motion is denied," said the Judge. 
"An Assassin is not in jeopardy when tried in California."

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1 jeopardy H3dxd     
n.危险；危难
参考例句：
  • His foolish behaviour may put his whole future in jeopardy.他愚蠢的行为可能毁了他一生的前程。
  • It is precisely at this juncture that the boss finds himself in double jeopardy.恰恰在这个关键时刻，上司发现自己处于进退两难的境地。
2 acquitted c33644484a0fb8e16df9d1c2cd057cb0     
宣判…无罪( acquit的过去式和过去分词 )； 使（自己）作出某种表现
参考例句：
  • The jury acquitted him of murder. 陪审团裁决他谋杀罪不成立。
  • Five months ago she was acquitted on a shoplifting charge. 五个月前她被宣判未犯入店行窃罪。

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