insidious
US /ɪnˈsɪd.i.əs/
UK /ɪnˈsɪd.i.əs/
形容詞
1.
隱匿的, 陰險的, 暗中為害的
proceeding in a gradual, subtle way, but with harmful effects
範例:
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The disease is insidious and often goes undetected until it's too late.
這種疾病隱匿，常常在為時已晚時才被發現。
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The insidious rumors slowly destroyed his reputation.
那些陰險的謠言慢慢地毀了他的名譽。
2.
狡詐的, 陰險的, 背叛的
treacherous; crafty
範例:
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He made an insidious attempt to undermine her authority.
他陰險地試圖削弱她的權威。
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The politician's insidious tactics were designed to mislead the public.
這位政客狡詐的策略旨在誤導公眾。
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