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.
雙語例句
1. an illicit love affair
不正當的風流韻事
來自《權威詞典》
2. Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 % this year.
今年違禁藥品的扣押增長了30%.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
3. She slipped outside for an illicit cigarette.
她溜出去違禁吸煙.
來自《簡明英漢詞典》
4. They were prosecuted for illicit liquor selling.