“欺骗行为”常见的英文表达有 deceptive behavior、deceptive act 或 fraudulent conduct。具体使用哪个短语可根据语境和侧重点来选择:
Deceptive behavior:强调行为具有欺骗性,侧重于描述行为本身的性质,比较通用。
例句:The company was accused of engaging in deceptive behavior to mislead consumers.(该公司被指控采取欺骗行为误导消费者。)
Deceptive act:更侧重于具体的欺骗行为动作,常用于法律、商业等正式语境。
例句:His deceptive act in the business deal led to significant financial losses for the other party.(他在这笔生意中的欺骗行为给对方造成了重大经济损失。)
Fraudulent conduct: “fraudulent” 意为“欺诈的,欺骗性的”,语气更重,通常指较为严重、涉及违法违规的欺骗行为,常用于法律、金融等严肃领域。
例句:The employee was dismissed for fraudulent conduct.(该员工因欺诈行为被解雇。)