Definition of in flagrante delicto in English:
in flagrante delicto
(also in flagrante)
adverbɪn fləˌɡranteɪ dɪˈlɪktəʊˌɪn fləˌɡrɑnˌteɪ dəˈlɪkˌtoʊ
In the very act of wrongdoing, especially in an act of sexual misconduct.
在作案（尤指奸情）现场，当场
he had been caught in flagrante with the wife of the Association's Treasurer
他和协会财务主管的妻子被捉奸在床。
Example sentencesExamples
- The photo at left is me, in flagrante delicto.
- Peter is so convincing that even if he were caught in flagrante he would have a perfectly plausible explanation.
Synonyms
by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, suddenly, abruptly, unprepared, off-guard, cold
Origin
Latin, 'in the heat of the crime' (literally 'in blazing crime').
Definition of in flagrante delicto in US English:
in flagrante delicto
(also in flagrante)
adverbˌin fləˌɡränˌtā dəˈlikˌtōˌɪn fləˌɡrɑnˌteɪ dəˈlɪkˌtoʊ
In the very act of wrongdoing, especially in an act of sexual misconduct.
在作案（尤指奸情）现场，当场
he had been caught in flagrante with the wife of the Association's Treasurer
他和协会财务主管的妻子被捉奸在床。
Example sentencesExamples
- The photo at left is me, in flagrante delicto.
- Peter is so convincing that even if he were caught in flagrante he would have a perfectly plausible explanation.
Synonyms
by surprise, unexpectedly, without warning, suddenly, abruptly, unprepared, off-guard, cold
Origin
Latin, ‘in the heat of the crime’ (literally ‘in blazing crime’).