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sordid

/ˈsɔrdəd/

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1 · adjective

involving immoral or dishonest actions

卑劣的；肮脏的

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The investigation exposed a sordid scheme to divert public funds.
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调查揭露了一起挪用公共资金的卑劣勾当。
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Pronunciation: /ˈsɔrdəd/

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