“不正直”可以用英语表达为 dishonest、unscrupulous 或 crooked,具体使用哪个词取决于语境和想要强调的侧重点:
1、 dishonest
含义:不诚实的,欺骗性的,常用来形容人的行为或品质不正直,涉及说谎、欺骗或背叛信任等行为。
例句:
He was accused of being dishonest in his business dealings.(他被指控在商业交易中不诚实。)
It's important to be honest and not dishonest with others.(对他人诚实、不欺骗是很重要的。)
2、 unscrupulous
含义:不择手段的,无道德原则的,常用来形容那些为了达到目的而不顾道德或法律约束的人。
例句:
Some unscrupulous businessmen will do anything to make a profit.(一些不择手段的商人会不择手段地赚钱。)
The unscrupulous journalist fabricated stories to sell newspapers.(那个无道德原则的记者编造故事来卖报纸。)
3、 crooked
含义:不正直的,欺诈的,通常用来形容行为或交易不正当、不合法。
例句:
He was involved in some crooked business deals.(他涉及了一些不正当的商业交易。)
The crooked politician was finally exposed.(那个不正直的政客最终被揭露了。)