"dishonesty" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 不诚实

Definition

不诚实指不讲真话或不公正的行为，比如说谎、作弊或偷窃。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

多用于正式或严肃场合，如工作、法律、学校。常见搭配有“学术不诚实”、“金融不诚实”。不用于形容小玩笑或善意的谎言（可用“善意谎言”）。

Examples

Dishonesty is never a good choice.

**不诚实**从来不是好选择。

Cheating on a test is a form of dishonesty.

考试作弊是一种**不诚实**。

He was punished for his dishonesty at work.

他因在工作中的**不诚实**而受到惩罚。

People lost trust in the company after the dishonesty was revealed.

**不诚实**被揭露后，人们对公司失去了信任。

Academic dishonesty can have serious consequences for students.

学术**不诚实**对学生可能带来严重后果。

Even a small act of dishonesty can damage your reputation.

即使是小小的**不诚实**行为也会损害你的声誉。