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Chinese dictionary
- 1
v.reverse or overturn a verdict; reverse a charge/sentence
闹翻案
try to overturn a charge
许多案子翻案了。
Many cases were overturned.
synonym
- 2
v.(in a broad sense) overturn the original punishment, conclusion or comment, etc.
一篇翻案文章
an article which comes up with a radically different opinion from the dominant views on a historical incident or figure
替历史人物翻案
restore the reputation of a historical figure
为他翻案
reverse the case for him
Word usage
- Separable word"翻" and "案" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
证据不足，翻不了案。
The evidence is insufficient to reverse the case.
他的判决现在翻了案。
His verdict has been reversed now.
市法院的判决从未被翻过案。
The municipal court's judgement has never been reversed