法律英语词汇学习精要.doc

法律英语词汇学习???attorney: Another word for lawyer. Someone who has studied law and defends or represents someone else. ???bailiff: An officer of the court who protects the jurors and keeps everyone in the court room in control ???clerk: Someone who keeps track of the files and records for the clerk (judge???). ???counsel: A lawyer or group of lawyers who give advice to people needing legal help or who represent people in court. ???court: The room where trials are held; a place where legal disputes are settled. ???court reporter: A journalist whose specific purpose is to report what happens in court. ???defendant: A person who has been accused of doing something bad and who now must defend him/herself. ???defense attorney: A lawyer who specializes in defending people who have been accused of breaking the law or causing harm to someone. ???district attorney (or crown prosecutor): A person who represents the government or legal system and prosecutes (tries to show that someone is guilty) a defendant. ???expert witness: A person who is brought into court because he/she has special skills. For example, a psychologist may be brought in to discuss the mental state of a defendant. ???Grand Jury: A special jury made up of more than 12 citizens. Their duty is to investigate accusations against a person. If there is enough evidence, then the person must go to trial for the crime. ???investigating officer: The police officer who investigated the crime案件 case 案件受理费 litigation fee 案由 nature of case 颁布 issue 颁布 promulgate 办案 handle a case 办理 deal with 包庇罪 crime of concealing the murder 保税区 bonded area 保险法 insurance law 保险凭证 insurance certificate 保证 warranty 保证 guarantee 保证金 bail 保证金 margins 保证金帐户 margin account 保证人，担保人 guarantor 保证书 indemnity??保证书 covenant of warranty 保证条款 warranty 保值利率 inflation-proof interest rate 被裁定为 be adjudged to be 从重处罚 heavier punishment 从重处罚 severe punishment 存款机构 deposit-taking institution 挫折 frustration 措词 worded 错漏 er