down-and-dirty

• 1. 

  ADJ If you describe a person or their behaviour as down-and-dirty, you mean that they behave in an unfair or dishonest way in order to gain an advantage. 不择手段的 [美国英语]

  例：

  It would likely be a down-and-dirty campaign again.

  这很可能再度成为一场不择手段的活动。

• 2. 

  ADJ Journalists sometimes refer to a performer or their performance as down-and-dirty when they like them because they are bold and direct and perhaps vulgar. (指演出或演员)大胆直接的 [美国英语]

  例：

  It portrays the early Beatles at their most down and dirty.

  它描绘了最为大胆直接的早期甲壳虫乐队。