"lucre" in Chinese (Simplified)
非法利润不义之财
Definition
通过不道德或不诚实手段获得的钱或利润。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
大多用在负面或批评语境,文学或正式场合常见。常见‘肮脏的非法利润’表达。不要用于合法盈利。
Examples
He cared only for lucre, not for helping others.
他只关心**非法利润**,不关心帮助别人。
Some people will do anything for lucre.
有些人为了**不义之财**什么都愿意做。
He was tempted by lucre and broke the law.
他因**非法利润**受诱惑而违法了。
The politician was accused of chasing after lucre instead of serving the public.
这位政客被指责追逐**非法利润**,而不是为公众服务。
He made a fortune from lucre through shady deals.
他通过可疑交易赚了大笔**不义之财**。
She refused to accept any lucre from the deal, insisting on doing things honestly.
她拒绝从这笔交易中获得任何**非法利润**,坚持要诚实行事。