gravamen
英 [grə'veɪmen]
美 [grə'veɪmen]
词性
名词
基本解释
n.不平,苦诉,[律]控诉要旨
网络释义
(法律)责任；(法律)诉讼主题；(法律)诉讼事项
例证
1. The gravamen of the lawsuit is the alleged breach of contract.
这起诉讼的主题是所指控的违约行为。
2. The gravamen of the accusation against him is that he stole company funds.
对他的指控的关键问题是他盗用了公司资金。