literally "the one who did it" (in English usually an evil act), 1560s, from Late Latin perpetrator, agent noun of perpetrare "to perform, to accomplish" (see perpetrate). Fem. forms are perpetratress (1811, of Nero's poisoner Locusta); perpetratrix (1862, in reference to Charlotte Corday).
实用例句
1. The perpetrator of this crime must be traced.
对这起案件的凶手必须要一查到底。
来自柯林斯例句
2. Corporate crime — committed by businesses — should not be confused with white - collar crime, which refers to the occupation of the perpetrator and may be directed against a business.
公司犯罪不应与 白领 犯罪混淆, 后者指的是犯罪者的职业,其罪行可能是针对企业的.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The victims of a crime are demanding the perpetrator be dealt with appropriately.
这种犯罪行为的受害者却是遵纪守法的良民.
来自电影对白
4. Wait - you mean you saw the perpetrator stealing the vehicle?
等一等 —— 你说你看到窃犯偷你的车 吗 ?
来自互联网
5. Perhaps very soon a crime with perpetrator unknown will come to light.
