unlicensed
/ʌnˈlaɪsnst/ (bre, ipa) · [ənlˈaɪsənst] /ʌnˈlaɪsnst/ (ame, ipa) · [ənlˈaɪsənst] /ˌən-ˈlī-sᵊn(t)st How to pronounce unlicensed (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unlicensed — 形容詞
- unlicensedpositive
- more unlicensedcomparative
- most unlicensedsuperlative
1. used to describe a person who works, a business that operates, or an activity th
無照；無證
未取得合法許可或執照的
used to describe a person who works, a business that operates, or an activity that takes place without the official permission that the law requires — a licence to drive, sell goods, provide services, or own something like a gun
Joshua was fined for operating an {unlicensed} taxi near the airport.
Joshua 因為在機場附近經營無照計程車而被罰款。
unlicensed + taxi (profession/vehicle requiring a licence)
An {unlicensed} money lender charged Ramón interest rates that were illegal.
一家無照放貸業者向 Ramón 收取違法的高額利息。
unlicensed + money lender (business requiring authorisation)
It is dangerous to hire an {unlicensed} contractor for electrical work in your home.
聘請無照承包商在家中進行水電工程是很危險的。
The court ordered the closure of three {unlicensed} day-care centres in the city.
法院下令關閉市內三家無照經營的托兒中心。
Aoi refused treatment after learning the clinic employed {unlicensed} medical staff.
Aoi 在得知該診所僱用無照醫護人員後拒絕接受治療。
- unauthorised
broader — can mean any action done without permission, not only licence-related
- unregistered
focuses on being absent from an official list, rather than lacking a licence
- illegal
stronger — all unlicensed activities are usually illegal, but many illegal acts (like theft) have nothing to do with licensing
- licensed
direct opposite
- authorised
implies official permission was granted
用法筆記
Typically modifies nouns for professions, vehicles, businesses, or activities that the law requires to be licensed — for example, driver, taxi, contractor, firearm, pharmacy, or broadcast.