devious
US /ˈdiː.vi.əs/
UK /ˈdiː.vi.əs/
形容词
1.
阴险的, 狡猾的
dishonest or unethical in a clever and indirect way to achieve a goal
示例:
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He used devious methods to get what he wanted.
他使用阴险的手段来达到目的。
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The company was accused of devious business practices.
该公司被指控有不正当的商业行为。
2.
迂回的, 弯曲的
not straightforward; roundabout or winding
示例:
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We took a devious route to avoid the traffic.
我们走了一条绕远儿的路以避开交通拥堵。
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