amnesty /ˈæmnɪstɪ/ TEM8

• 1. 

  N-VAR An amnesty is an official pardon granted to a group of prisoners by the state. 赦免

  例：

  Activists who were involved in crimes of violence will not automatically be granted amnesty.

  参与暴力犯罪的活跃分子不会被自动地给予赦免。

• 2. 

  N-COUNT An amnesty is a period of time during which people can admit to a crime or give up weapons without being punished. 赦免时段

  例：

  The government has announced an immediate amnesty for rebel fighters.

  政府已经宣布了一个对叛军战士的即刻赦免时段。