dishonestly
/dɪsˈɒnɪstli/ (bre, ipa) · /dɪsˈɑːnɪstli/ (ame, ipa) · /"+/ (ame, mw)
dishonestly — 副詞
1. in a manner that involves hiding the truth or breaking rules, often to gain a pe
不誠實地
以欺騙或隱瞞真相的方式
in a manner that involves hiding the truth or breaking rules, often to gain a personal advantage
Yuki admitted that she had dishonestly claimed a tax deduction for expenses she never paid.
Yuki 承認她不誠實地申報了從未支付的開銷作為稅務減免。
dishonestly + past participle (claimed) — adverb before verb in perfect tense
The contractor acted dishonestly by using cheaper materials than the contract required.
那名承包商不誠實地使用了比合約規格更便宜的材料。
acted dishonestly by + gerund phrase
Elena was fired after her boss discovered she had been recording her work hours dishonestly.
Elena 的上司發現她一直不誠實地記錄工作時數後，將她開除了。
An audit revealed that the charity treasurer had handled donations dishonestly for several years.
一份稽核報告揭露，該慈善機構的財務主管多年來一直不誠實地處理捐款。
Jamal felt guilty about answering dishonestly when his mother asked where he had been.
Jamal 對於母親問他去了哪裡時不誠實回答感到愧疚。
- fraudulently
stronger legal connotation; suggests criminal deception for financial gain
- deceitfully
emphasises actively misleading others through lies or false appearances
- corruptly
implies misuse of authority or power for personal gain, often by officials
- honestly
direct opposite — acting in a truthful and fair manner
- truthfully
focuses on accuracy and sincerity in what is said
用法筆記
Commonly used with reporting or action verbs (admit, claim, record, handle, obtain). Frequently appears between a helping verb and a past participle in perfect tenses, or directly after the main verb.