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libelled

/ˈlaɪbəld/ /ˈlaɪbəldɪd/

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verb

诽谤，中伤

To defame someone, especially in a manner that meets the legal definition of libel.

Examples :

"He libelled her when he published that."

他发表那篇文章的时候，诽谤了她。

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verb

扣押，起诉。

To proceed against (a ship, goods, etc.) by filing a libel.

Examples :

"Because the ship was carrying illegal cargo, the authorities libelled it in port, beginning the process of seizing the vessel and its contents. "

由于这艘船运载了非法货物，当局在港口扣押并起诉了它，开始了没收该船及其所载物品的程序。