No. 3,416 in Chinese
弄虚作假
To deceive or falsify; to resort to trickery or fraud.
In a sentence
他在考试中弄虚作假,被老师严厉批评。
He resorted to cheating in the exam and was severely reprimanded by the teacher.
In this sentence, '弄虚作假' describes the dishonest action of cheating during an exam, emphasizing its unethical nature.
企业若弄虚作假,会失去顾客的信任。
If a company engages in fraud, it will lose the trust of its customers.
Here, '弄虚作假' illustrates unethical practices within a business context, such as falsifying product information or reports, potentially leading to a loss of credibility.
与政府部门合作时,绝不能弄虚作假。
When working with government departments, one must never engage in deceit.
This usage emphasizes the importance of integrity and honesty in dealings with governmental entities, highlighting '弄虚作假' as an undesirable action in this setting.
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