devious
US /ˈdiː.vi.əs/
UK /ˈdiː.vi.əs/
形容詞
1.
陰險的, 狡猾的
dishonest or unethical in a clever and indirect way to achieve a goal
範例:
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He used devious methods to get what he wanted.
他使用陰險的手段來達到目的。
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The company was accused of devious business practices.
該公司被指控有不正當的商業行為。
2.
迂迴的, 彎曲的
not straightforward; roundabout or winding
範例:
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We took a devious route to avoid the traffic.
我們走了一條繞遠兒的路以避開交通擁堵。
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