louche

adj.

1. 声名不好却有吸引力的
   not socially acceptable, but often still attractive despite this

1. ADJ-GRADED （指颇具吸引力的人或地方）离经叛道的，反传统的
   If you describe a person or place as louche, you mean that they are unconventional and not respectable, but often in a way that people find rather attractive.
   1. ...that section of London society which somehow managed to be louche and fashionable at the same time.
      既有点离经叛道、又不失时髦新潮的伦敦社会阶层

1. Early on, the award acquired a louche reputation when it was rumored to be offered in exchange for advertising pages paid for by the manufacturer and other emoluments.
   据传这个奖项早期经常玩猫腻，用得奖为饵，换取汽车厂商在杂志上投放付费广告，或收取其它报酬，因此该奖一度声名狼藉。
2. And Joseph is not alone in producing a new generation of dress shirt that lends itself to a luxe but louche look.
   新一代礼服衬衫有一种奢华但随意的外观，约瑟夫在设计这种衬衫方面并非形单影只。
3. Now the neighborhood's louche reputation has given way to one of trendiness, as a number of intimate, fashionable restaurants have moved into this tiny Mayfair enclave.
   现在临近的过去道德败坏的地方已经让位于一种时尚，很多暧昧新潮的餐厅挤进了梅费尔这块狭小的领地。
4. It's very good. I look like the most louche flight attendant in the world.
   效果非常好，穿上它我就像穿梭全球各地、最为声名狼藉的空中小姐。
5. To most people that just sounds like a louche accountant.
   在多数人看来，商业记者听起来和品性不端的会计师差不多。
6. Humour is important to men – we've got a fur-lined double hammock, which is terribly louche.
   幽默对男人来说很重要&我们有一张皮毛镶边的双人吊床，非常有名。

adj

1. of questionable taste or morality
   1. a louche nightclub
   2. a louche painting

   Synonym:    shady