English Dictionary

innocence

/ˈɪnəsn̩s/

noun

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc. / Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime. / Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

He maintained his innocence throughout the trial.

意味（1）

Absence of responsibility for a crime, tort, etc.

Her attorney managed to convince the jury of her innocence.

意味（2）

Lack of understanding about sensitive subjects such as sexuality and crime.

Eustace gaped at him in amazement. When his urbanity dropped away from him, as now, he had an innocence of expression which was almost infantile. It was as if the world had never touched him at all.

意味（3）

Lack of ability or intention to harm or damage.

Tests have demonstrated the innocence of this substance.

意味（4）

(obsolete) Imbecility; mental deficiency.