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卑鄙的企图

bēibǐ de qǐtú
noun phrase★Intermediate💡 sinister plot
formal

A dishonorable or immoral plan intended to deceive or harm others.

警方揭露了敌对势力的卑鄙的企图。

The police exposed the enemy forces' sinister plot.

这种卑鄙的企图注定会失败。

Such a dishonorable scheme is doomed to fail.

💡

Often used in political, legal, or moral contexts to describe hidden malicious intentions.

Collocations

卑鄙的手段sinister means揭露卑鄙的企图expose a sinister plot卑鄙的计划dishonorable plan

Synonyms

阴谋诡计奸计

Antonyms

正义的行动光明磊落的计划

Related Phrases

卑鄙小人phrase
a despicable person
不择手段idiom
by any means necessary (often implying unethical methods)

💡Pro Tip

Context Matters

Use this phrase when describing plans that are not only unsuccessful but also morally corrupt. It emphasizes the deceitful nature of the attempt.

⚡Gold Rule

Avoid Overuse

Reserve this phrase for situations where the plot is genuinely dishonorable. Overusing it may dilute its impact.

📖Word Origin

卑鄙 (bēibǐ) means 'base' or 'despicable,' and 企图 (qǐtú) means 'attempt' or 'scheme.' The phrase combines these to describe a morally corrupt plan.

📝Usage Notes

This phrase is typically used in formal or critical contexts to condemn unethical intentions. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often found in news reports, legal documents, or moral discussions.

Word Breakdown

卑鄙
base, despicable, contemptible
adjective
+
的
possessive particle (links adjective to noun)
particle
+
企图
attempt, scheme, plot
noun/verb
汉英词典

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