以下是defendant与plaintiff的用法辨析及翻译要点:
一、法律角色定位
1. defendant(被告)
- 指在民事/刑事案件中被正式起诉的一方
- 例:The defendant pleaded not guilty to all charges.
(被告对所有指控作无罪答辩)
2. plaintiff(原告)
- 特指民事案件中主动提起诉讼的一方
- 例:The plaintiff is seeking $5 million in damages.
(原告主张500万美元损害赔偿金)
二、核心差异
1. 诉讼方向性:
plaintiff(主动发起)→ defendan ...(以上内容有节略,please sign in for more)
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.
In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.
A party bringing a suit in civil law against a defendant; accusers.
In civil proceedings, the party responding to the complaint; one who is sued and called upon to make satisfaction for a wrong complained of by another.