mid-14c., from Latin convictus, past participle of convincere "to 'overcome' in argument" (see convince). Replaced Old English verb oferstælan. Related: Convicted; convicting.
convict (n.)
late 15c., from convict (v). Slang shortening con is from 1893.
实用例句
1. I have all the evidence necessary to convict this young criminal now.
我掌握一切必要的证据来给这个年轻犯人定罪.来自《简明英汉词典》
2. It was difficult to convict him of the falsity of his beliefs.
难以使他认识到他信仰的虚假性.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The convict was pardoned after serving five years of his sentence.
