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dishonorable

UK //dɪsˈɒnərəbəl//US //dɪsˈɑːnərəbəl//

词源

源自中古英语,由否定前缀 dis- 和 honorable(荣誉的)组合而成,字面意思为'不荣誉的'。

adjective

❶ 形容行为或人品不光彩、不道德的,指违背社会公认的道德标准或职业操守的行为。

“He was discharged from the army for dishonorable conduct.”

(他因不光彩的行为被军队开除。)

“Cheating in exams is considered dishonorable in most schools.”

(在大多数学校,考试作弊被视为不道德的行为。)

同义词:shameful, disgraceful, unethical

常见短语

dishonorable discharge — 军事术语,指因严重违纪或不光彩行为而被强制退伍,通常会留下不良记录。

“He received a dishonorable discharge for deserting his post during battle.”

(他因在战斗中擅离职守而遭到不光彩退伍。)