n.

1. 罪，罪行[C]
   He committed a high crime.

   他犯下重大罪行。

2. 犯罪，犯罪活动[U]
3. 违反道德的行为，罪过[C]
   It's a crime to waste food.

   浪费食物是一种罪过。

4. 【口】憾事；使人羞愧的事[S]

vt.

1. 控告……违反纪律；对……定罪

n.

1. an action which constitutes a serious offence against an individual or the state and is punishable by law.
   ▸such actions collectively:

   the victims of crime.
2. informal a shameful or deplorable action or state of affairs.