"it's not cricket" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 这不公平（习语）

Definition

英式表达，用来形容某事不公平、不诚实，或不遵守公认的规则，尤其是在竞争或行为中。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

主要在英国使用，有点过时。强调公平和正直，并不是真指板球运动。多用在商务、社交等需要表达轻微不满的场合。

Examples

Taking someone else's idea without giving credit is not cricket.

未经致谢就用别人的创意，**这不公平**。

Cheating in the exam is not cricket.

考试作弊，**这不公平**。

Lying to your friends is not cricket.

对朋友撒谎，**这不公平**。

You just can't change the rules at the last minute—it's not cricket.

你不能在最后一刻改规则，**这不公平**。

Firing someone without warning is not cricket, no matter what the reason is.

没有通知就解雇别人，**这不公平**，无论原因是什么。

I know business is tough, but stealing clients from your partner is not cricket.

我知道生意难做，但抢合作伙伴的客户，**这不公平**。