
好词典

源自拉丁语 'scandalum'(意为'绊脚石'或'冒犯'),通过古法语 'scandaleux' 进入英语。
❶ 形容行为或事件令人震惊或不道德,通常因为违反社会规范或道德标准。
“The politician's scandalous behavior shocked the entire nation.”
(这位政客的丑闻行为震惊了整个国家。)
“She wore a scandalous dress to the formal event.”
(她在正式场合穿了一件有伤风化的裙子。)
scandalous behavior — 指那些违反社会道德规范、令人震惊的不当行为。
“The teacher was fired for his scandalous behavior with students.”
(这位老师因与学生的不当行为而被解雇。)
scandalous rumor — 指那些具有诽谤性质、可能损害他人名誉的流言蜚语。
“The actress sued the magazine for spreading scandalous rumors about her.”
(这位女演员起诉杂志散布关于她的诽谤性谣言。)