foul play

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ˌfoul ˈplay noun [uncountable]  1  SCCif the police think someone’s death was caused by foul play, they think that person was murdered 谋杀 The police said they had no reason to suspect foul play. 警方说他们没有理由怀疑是谋杀。 Detectives have not ruled out foul play. 警探没有排除谋杀的可能。2. DISHONESTan action that is dishonest, unfair, or illegal, especially one that happens during a sports game 〔尤指体育比赛时的〕犯规动作；奸诈的行为；犯罪行径

Examples from the Corpus

foul play• The autopsy report showed no evidence of foul play.• There have been rumors of foul play in the last election.suspect foul play• The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary said police did not suspect foul play in Noseworthy's death.

ˌfoul ˈplay nounChineseSyllable  

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foul play
ˌfoul ˈplay noun [uncountable]
1. if the police think someone’s death was caused by foul play, they think that person was murdered:
    The police said they had no reason to suspect foul play.
    Detectives have not ruled out foul play.
2. an action that is dishonest, unfair, or illegal, especially one that happens during a sports game

foul playBrE /ˌfaʊl ˈpleɪ/ 🔊NAmE /ˌfaʊl ˈpleɪ/ 🔊 noun [uncountable] criminal or violent activity that causes sb's death 谋杀罪行；暴力致死行为◆Police immediately began an investigation, but did not suspect foul play (= did not suspect that the person had been murdered). 警方立即开始调查，但没有怀疑谋杀。🔊🔊(BrE) dishonest or unfair behaviour, especially during a sports game （尤指体育比赛中的）犯规动作，不公平行为