资料来源 : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Transgress \Trans*gress"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Transgressed};
   p. pr. & vb. n. {Transgressing}.] [Cf. F. transgresser. See
   {Transgression}.]
   1. To pass over or beyond; to surpass. [R.]

            Surpassing common faith, transgressing nature's law.
                                                  --Dryden.

   2. Hence, to overpass, as any prescribed as the ?imit of
      duty; to break or violate, as a law, civil or moral.

            For man will hearken to his glozing lies, And easily
            transgress the sole command.          --Milton.

   3. To offend against; to vex. [Obs.]

            Why give you peace to this imperate beast That hath
            so long transgressed you ?            --Beau. & Fl.