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duplicity

UK //djuːˈplɪsɪti//US //duːˈplɪsɪti//

词源

源自拉丁语 'duplicitas'(双重性),由 'duplex'(双重的)和 '-ity'(名词后缀)组成,14世纪后期进入英语。

noun

❶ 指故意欺骗或隐瞒真实意图的行为,表现为表面一套背后一套的虚伪态度。常用于形容政治、商业或人际关系中的不诚实表现。

“The diplomat's duplicity was revealed when secret documents were leaked.”

(当机密文件泄露时,这位外交官的两面派行为被揭露了。)

“She saw through his duplicity when he promised loyalty but spread rumors.”

(当他一面承诺忠诚一面散布谣言时,她看穿了他的虚伪。)

同义词:deceit, deception, double-dealing

常见短语

with duplicity — 以欺骗或虚伪的方式行事,强调行为背后的不诚实意图。

“He acted with duplicity, pretending to support the plan while secretly sabotaging it.”

(他虚伪行事,表面支持计划却暗中破坏。)