cross-examination
noun [ C usually singular, U ] uk/ˌkrɒs.ɪɡˌzæm.ɪˈneɪ.ʃən/ us/ˌkrɑːs.ɪɡˌzæm.əˈneɪ.ʃən/
(尤指法庭上的)诘问,盘问
the act of cross-examining (= asking detailed questions of) someone, especially a witness in a trial
Under cross-examination, the witness admitted her evidence had been mostly lies. 在盘问下,证人承认她的大部分证词都是谎言。
The defence team engaged in relentless cross-examination of prosecution witnesses. 辩方团队对控方证人进行了无休无止的盘问。
See: cross-examine
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- The witnesses were subjected to a rigorous cross-examination.
- He is expected to begin his cross-examination when the trial continues today.
- Under cross-examination in court, he confessed to forgery.