第10课：PassivityinLegalEnglish精品.ppt

Abuse of Passives “Mistakes were made.” 伊朗门”丑闻期间里根总统喜欢用的被动语态： 克林顿的莱温斯基丑闻 布什政府 Passivity in Legal English A Case Study 一、法律英语被动语态运用的原因与功能 ( 一) 由英语语言自身的特点决定 (1) The question will be discussed in t he meeting. (2) His reputation is tainted by his connection with the drug dealers. (3) A contract between an adult and a minor is said to be voidable. (二) 由法律语言的准确性与客观性决定 (1) All disputes arising from the performance of this Contract shall, through amicable negotiations, shall be settled by the Parties hereto. (2) The parties hereto shall , through amicable negotiations, settle all disputes arising fro