bad actor
noun [ C ] uk/ˌbæd ˈæk.tər/ us/ˌbæd ˈæk.tɚ/
行为恶劣的人（或机构）
a person or organization responsible for actions that are harmful, illegal, or morally wrong
Not all of these firms are bad actors, but many are involved in corrupt operations. 并非所有这些公司都是行为恶劣的机构，但许多公司都参与了腐败行为。
祸害
something that is harmful or dangerous
The Pesticide Action Network lists 17 compounds as "bad actors" - deemed especially dangerous to human health or the environment. 农药行动网络将十七种化合物列为“毒药”，它们被看成是对人类健康或环境特别危险的产品。
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- We're not going to close the firm and put 49 people out of work because of one bad actor.
- Although information brokers provide a legitimate service, we are concerned that bad actors in the industry may be fueling identity theft.
- Unfortunately there is a handful of bad actors, criminals operating charter schools in ways that involve serious financial and academic mismanagement.
- "I think the Union Pacific Railroad has been an extremely bad actor in this," said the Senator. "They've picked on the little guys, in my view."
- According to her the bad actor is refined carbs, the type found in table sugar, white flour, fruit juice, and sodas.