illegitimately
US /ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət̬.li/
UK /ˌɪl.ɪˈdʒɪt̬.ə.mət̬.li/
1.
非法地, 不正当地
in a way that is not allowed by law or rules
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He acquired the property illegitimately.
他非法获得了这处房产。
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The funds were transferred illegitimately.
这些资金是非法转移的。
2.
不正当地, 不合理地
in a way that is not in accordance with accepted standards or rules
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His actions were illegitimately motivated by personal gain.
他的行为是不正当地出于个人利益。
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The decision was made illegitimately, without proper consultation.
该决定是在没有适当协商的情况下不正当地做出的。