misdemeanor [ˌmɪsdɪ'mi:nə]

例句:

• To all appearances, it was a pointless misdemeanor.
  来自NEWYORKER
• He is charged with several misdemeanor, including driving without a valid licence and creating a disturbance.
  他被控告犯有好几种轻罪，其中包括无有效驾驶执照驾驶和扰乱治安。
  
• You're arresting a jailed capital murder suspect for a misdemeanor?
  你以这种不疼不痒的轻罪关押一个重案犯?
  
• Since when does a misdemeanor drunk - in - public need 2 detectives?
  何时开始在公共场合醉酒的轻罪要出动两个探员?
  
• Love admitted a misdemeanor charge of being under the influence of a controlled substance.
  来自CNN
• But usually it's a misdemeanor offense that brings a slap on the wrist.
  来自NPR