allegation
allegation
al·le·ga·tion / ˌæləˈgeʃən ; ˌælɪˈgeɪʃən /noun C usually plural
1. a statement that someone has done something wrong or illegal, but that has not been proved〔无证据的〕陈述,说法,指控:
allegations of corruption / fraud / misconduct etc
•Mr Singh has strongly denied the allegations of sexual harassment.辛格先生强烈否认性骚扰的指控。
allegation that•an allegation that senior government figures were involved政府高官涉案的说法
[+ against ]•The teacher made serious allegations against a colleague.那位老师对一位同事提出严重指控。
[+ of ]•A committee will investigate allegations of racial discrimination.一个委员会将对种族歧视进行调查。
