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unscrupulous

/ənˈskrupjələs/

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1 · adjective

willing to act dishonestly for gain

不择手段的

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An unscrupulous dealer sold the damaged car as new.
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那个不择手段的车商把事故车当新车卖。
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Pronunciation: /ənˈskrupjələs/

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