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unprincipled

UK //ʌnˈprɪnsəpld//US //ʌnˈprɪnsəpld//

词源

源自前缀 un-(表示否定) + principled(有原则的),最早记录于17世纪。

adjective

❶ 形容人或行为缺乏道德原则,为了利益可以不择手段,通常带有贬义。

“The unprincipled politician accepted bribes without hesitation.”

(这个毫无原则的政客毫不犹豫地接受了贿赂。)

“He was fired for his unprincipled business practices.”

(他因不道德的商业行为被解雇。)

同义词:immoral, unscrupulous, dishonest

常见短语

unprincipled behavior — 指违背道德准则的行为,通常是为了个人利益而损害他人或社会。

“The public was shocked by the CEO's unprincipled behavior.”

(公众对CEO的不道德行为感到震惊。)