impeachment
noun
UK/ɪmˈpiːtʃ.mənt/
US/ɪmˈpiːtʃ.mənt/
Definitions of impeachment noun
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
The formal process of accusing a public official of serious misconduct, particularly in the United States, which may lead to their removal from office.
（尤指美国的）弹劾；控告渎职
The mayor is facing impeachment due to charges of corruption.
市长因贪污指控面临弹劾。
Impeachment proceedings against the governor are underway.
针对州长的弹劾程序正在进行中。
The committee recommended the judge's impeachment.
委员会建议对该法官进行弹劾。