What does the TOEIC word "perpetrate" mean?

The TOEIC word "perpetrate" (verb (動詞)) means "（犯罪などを）犯す" in Japanese, widely used in business contexts.

Can you give a business example for "perpetrate"?

Yes, a typical business example is: "The police are investigating who perpetrated the fraud." which translates to "警察は誰がその詐欺を犯したのか捜査しています。".

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verb (動詞)

perpetrate

💡 Usage & Nuance: 主に犯罪や不正行為などのネガティブな行為を犯す文脈で用いられます。Part 7のニュース記事や報告書で登場する可能性があります。

commit

carry out

execute

The police are investigating who perpetrated the fraud.

警察は誰がその詐欺を犯したのか捜査しています。

Verify your vocabulary strength for "perpetrate"

The company issued a statement denying that any misconduct was _______ by its employees.

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 「不正行為が従業員によって犯された」を否定する文脈です。
English: The context refers to employees committing misconduct.

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