c. 1500, from Old French illicite (14c.) "unlawful, forbidden," from Latin illicitus "not allowed, unlawful, illegal," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "to be allowed" (see licence). Related: Illicitly.
1. an illicit love affair
不正当的风流韵事
来自《权威词典》
2. Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 % this year.
今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. She slipped outside for an illicit cigarette.
她溜出去违禁吸烟.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. They were prosecuted for illicit liquor selling.
c. 1500, from Old French illicite (14c.) "unlawful, forbidden," from Latin illicitus "not allowed, unlawful, illegal," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "to be allowed" (see licence). Related: Illicitly.
双语例句
1. an illicit love affair
不正当的风流韵事
来自《权威词典》
2. Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 % this year.
今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. She slipped outside for an illicit cigarette.
她溜出去违禁吸烟.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. They were prosecuted for illicit liquor selling.