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- 可耻
可耻
kě chǐ
Meaning
- shameful
- disgraceful
Definition
形容行为或事情令人感到羞耻，应该感到羞愧。
Describing an act or matter that is shameful and should cause embarrassment.
Usage
通常用来批评不道德、不光彩的行为，语气较强。
Often used to criticize immoral or dishonorable actions, with a strong tone.
Examples
- 1 这种行为太可耻了，简直无法原谅。(This kind of behavior is so shameful, it's simply unforgivable.)
- 2 他因为作弊被当场抓住，感到非常可耻。(He felt very ashamed after being caught cheating on the spot.)
- 3 浪费食物在贫困地区看来是一种可耻的行为。(Wasting food is seen as a shameful act in impoverished areas.)
- 4 撒谎是可耻的，我们应该诚实待人。(Lying is shameful; we should be honest with others.)
- 5 他们利用别人的信任牟利，真是可耻至极。(They profited by exploiting others' trust, which is utterly shameful.)
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