dodgy

• 用于英式英语，描述某人或某物看起来不诚实、不可靠、可疑或有潜在危险。

Used in British English to describe something that seems dishonest, unreliable, or potentially dangerous.

1. Risky or uncertainB2informalbritish

   Involving risk or having an uncertain outcome.

   有风险的

   • The plan seemed a bit dodgy from the start.
   • Investing in that company is a dodgy proposition.
   • The weather looks dodgy for our picnic tomorrow.

   同义词hazardousiffyprecariousriskytouch-and-gotreacherousuncertainunsafe

   反义词certainreliablesafesecure

2. Dishonest or deceptiveB2informalbritish

   Marked by skill in deception; not honest or trustworthy.

   不诚实或欺骗性的

   • I don't trust that dodgy salesman.
   • He gave me a dodgy excuse for being late.
   • The deal was handled by a dodgy character.

   同义词crookeddeceitfuldeceptivedishonestduplicitousfraudulentshiftyunderhandeduntrustworthy

   反义词forthrighthonestreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthfulupright

3. Of poor quality or conditionB2informalbritish

   In poor condition or of low quality; likely to break or fail.

   劣质的

   • The wiring in this old house is dodgy.
   • I bought a dodgy second-hand phone that stopped working.
   • The food at that restaurant was a bit dodgy.

   同义词defectivefaultyflimsyinferiorprecariousricketyshakyshoddyunreliableunsound

   反义词dependabledurablereliablesolidsoundstoutsturdy