devious是什么意思
2023-11-24 10:54:16
devious
adj. 迂回的；弯曲的；不正直的；狡猾的
副词：deviously 名词：deviousness
近义词：indirect，fishy，aberrant，slippery，oblique，circuitous，roundabout，deceitful，tricky，scheming，designing，wily，underhand，conniving，machiavellian，sneaky，meandering，tortuous，winding，shifty，
双解释义
adj.(形容词)
- 迂回的，曲折的 not going in the straightest or most direct way
- 不光明正大的，不坦诚的，狡猾的 not direct and probably not completely honest
英英释义
Adjective
- indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading;
"used devious means to achieve success" "gave oblique answers to direct questions" "oblique political maneuvers"
- characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive;
"a devious character" "shifty eyes"
- deviating from a straight course;
"a scenic but devious route" "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat" "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"
组词搭配
～+名词
- devious course迂回曲折的航线
- devious business method不老实的经商方法
- devious lawyer老奸巨猾的律师
例句
用作形容词(adj.)
- The coach followed a rather devious course to its destination.长途汽车要绕很多弯路才到达目的地。
- Lets take the devious route home to avoid the crowds in the main roads.为了避免大街上的拥挤，我们还是绕道回家去吧。
- Go along the lotus pond, it is a devious road.沿着荷塘，是一条曲折的小煤屑路。
- His devious nature was shown in half lies and small dishonesties.他不正直的天性表现在小谎话及细小的不诚实行为中。
- Mary is a devious person and I dont trust her.玛丽是个狡猾的人，我不信任她。