crime of passion
成語所屬單字crime
crime of passion — 慣用語
1. a crime, usually violent, that is committed because of strong emotions such as j
1.慣用語
釋義
激情犯罪(因妒忌或憤怒等強烈情緒而犯下的罪行)
a crime, usually violent, that is committed because of strong emotions such as jealousy or anger, especially in a romantic relationship
例句
The lawyer argued that her client had acted in the heat of the moment and that this was a crime of passion, not planned murder.
In many legal systems, a crime of passion is treated differently from premeditated murder.