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wrongdoing

UK //ˈrɒŋˌduːɪŋ//US //ˈrɔːŋˌduːɪŋ//

词源

由 'wrong'(错误的)和 'doing'(行为)组合而成,最早记录于14世纪,表示不道德或非法的行为。

noun

❶ 指不道德或非法的行为,通常涉及违反规则、法律或社会规范的行为。

“The company was fined for its wrongdoing in the financial scandal.”

(该公司因在金融丑闻中的不当行为被罚款。)

“He admitted his wrongdoing and apologized to the victims.”

(他承认了自己的错误行为并向受害者道歉。)

同义词:misconduct, misbehavior, offense

常见短语

admit wrongdoing — 承认自己做了错事或不法行为,通常用于正式或法律语境。

“The politician finally admitted wrongdoing after months of denial.”

(这位政治家在数月的否认后终于承认了错误行为。)

alleged wrongdoing — 指被指控但尚未证实的不当行为,常用于法律或新闻报道中。

“The committee is investigating the alleged wrongdoing of the CEO.”

(委员会正在调查首席执行官被指控的不当行为。)