c. 1500, from Old French illicite (14c.) "unlawful, forbidden," from Latin illicitus "not allowed, unlawful, illegal," from assimilated form of in- "not, opposite of" (see in- (1)) + licitus "lawful," past participle of licere "to be allowed" (see licence). Related: Illicitly.
双语例句
1. an illicit love affair
不正当的风流韵事
来自《权威词典》
2. Seizures of illicit drugs have increased by 30 % this year.
今年违禁药品的扣押增长了30%.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. She slipped outside for an illicit cigarette.
她溜出去违禁吸烟.
来自《简明英汉词典》
4. They were prosecuted for illicit liquor selling.
