一、英语法律文本的词汇特征: 1、具有独特法律含义的常用词: Action: a lawsuit(either civil or criminal) 诉讼 Bill:a draft law 法案 Cover: to purchase goods to replace those not delivered because of a breach of contract 抵偿 Damages: the compensation sought for a loss 赔偿金 Distress: the seizure of goods as security for an obligation 扣押 Draft: an order for payment of money 汇票;付款通知单 Instrument: a formal legal document 法律文件 Interest: a right or claim to property 权益 Note: a written promise to pay for a debt 票据 Paper: an instrument evidencing a financial obligation 票据 Party: a litigant in a law suit 诉讼当事人 Prejudice: a detriment to legal rights 损害(合法权利) Provided: upon condition 只要;但是 Said: mentioned above 上述的 Security: collateral 抵押品;担保品 Serve: to deliver legal papers 送达(传票) Show: to make clear by evidence 证明 Waive: to relinquish 放