"is rotten in denmark" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 有猫腻
• 有异常（比喻用语）

Definition

这个表达表示有些事情不对劲或者怀疑有问题，即使表面看不出来。它来源于莎士比亚的《哈姆雷特》, 用来形容怀疑有不正当或不诚实的事情发生。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

这个短语现在多见于正式、文学或有趣的语境，经常说“something is rotten in the state of Denmark”。它专指隐藏的问题、腐败或欺诈，而不只是简单的坏东西。多用于对情况有怀疑但证据不全时。

Examples

The company’s finances look fine, but I think something is rotten in Denmark.

公司的财务看起来没问题，但我觉得**有猫腻**。

Whenever rules suddenly change, I suspect something is rotten in Denmark.

每当规则突然改变时，我就怀疑**有猫腻**。

When employees leave so quickly, you know something is rotten in Denmark.

当员工这么快离开时，你就知道**有猫腻**。

I can’t say for sure, but something is rotten in Denmark about this deal.

我不能确定，但这笔交易**有猫腻**。

He keeps smiling, but I feel like something is rotten in Denmark.

他一直在笑，可我觉得**有猫腻**。

So many rumors flying around—it definitely is rotten in Denmark here!

这么多谣言传播—这里肯定**有猫腻**！