outlaw

• n. 歹徒；罪犯；亡命之徒；被剥夺法律保护者
• vt. 宣布…为不合法；将…放逐；剥夺…的法律保护
• n. (Outlaw)人名；(英)奥特洛

out-,超过，law,法律。即超过法律允许的范围，非法。

outlaw (n.)

Old English utlaga "one put outside the law" (and thereby deprived of its benefits and protections), from a Scandinavian source such as Old Norse utlagi (n.) "outlaw," from utlagr (adj.) "outlawed, banished," from ut "out" (see out (adv.)) + *lagu, plural of lag "law" (see law).

[G]if he man to deaðe gefylle, beo he þonne utlah ["Laws of Edward & Guthrum," c.924]

Meaning "one living a lawless life" is first recorded 1880. As an adjective from Old English.

outlaw (v.)

Old English utlagian "to outlaw, banish," from utlaga "an outlaw" (see outlaw (n.)). Related: Outlawed; outlawing.

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2. The authorities put a price on the outlaw's head.

当局悬赏缉拿逃犯.

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3. The outlaw hid out in the hills for several months.

逃犯在山里隐藏了几个月.

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4. The outlaw was granted sanctuary in the church.

这名犯法者获准在教堂里避难.

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5. The outlaw has been caught.

歹徒已被抓住了.

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