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iniquitous

/ih-nik-wi-tuhs/US // ɪˈnɪk wɪ təs //

不正当的,不义的,不义之财,不义

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : characterized by injustice or wickedness; wicked; sinful.

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Examples

  • And there are those who have a vision, if one can call it that, that sees all the above as not just unfortunate but iniquitous.

  • Besides, the law might be against me—Scotland's iniquitous law; but in Heaven's sight Maude was my wife, not the other.

  • This iniquitous and anti-christian enactment has been carried into effect in several instances.

  • No more will ladies comin' into this counthry have to conceal curling stones in their stockin's to avoid th' iniquitous customs.

  • The distinctive trait of civilized man is to obey what the majority of men regard as iniquitous, contrary to conscience.

  • The iniquitous devices having failed, Herbert did not dare to take away his life.