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scandal

UK //ˈskænd(ə)l//US //ˈskænd(ə)l//

词源

源自中古法语'scandale',最终来自拉丁语'scandalum',意为'绊脚石'或'冒犯'。

noun

❶ 指引起公众愤怒或震惊的不道德或非法行为,通常涉及知名人士或机构。

“The politician resigned after the financial scandal was exposed.”

(这位政治家在财务丑闻曝光后辞职了。)

“The company was involved in a major corruption scandal.”

(该公司卷入了一起重大腐败丑闻。)

❶ 指因某人的行为而感到震惊或愤怒的情绪反应。

“It's a scandal that so many people are homeless in this wealthy country.”

(在这个富裕的国家有这么多人无家可归,真是令人愤慨。)

“The way they treat their employees is an absolute scandal.”

(他们对待员工的方式简直令人发指。)

同义词:outrage, disgrace, controversy, impropriety, wrongdoing

常见短语

cause a scandal — 指引发公众愤怒或震惊的行为或事件。

“His inappropriate comments caused a scandal at the awards ceremony.”

(他不当的言论在颁奖典礼上引发了丑闻。)

scandal sheet — 指专门报道名人丑闻和八卦的低俗小报。

“She was embarrassed to see her photo in the scandal sheet.”

(她在八卦小报上看到自己的照片感到尴尬。)