单词 | devious |
释义 | deviousdeviousdevious /ˈdiːviəs/ adjective using tricks or lies to get what you want: a devious scheme for making moneymake不诚实的赚钱方式—deviouslydeviously adverb—deviousnessdeviousnessesdeviousness noun [uncountable]THESAURUS: deviousdishonest someone who is dishonest deceives people, for example by lying, stealing, or cheating: I wouldn’t keep the money – that would be dishonest.willThe goods had been obtained by dishonest means.goodhavebeobtainmeancorrupt using power in a dishonest way to get advantages for yourself – used about people in official positions: Most of the city’s politicians are corrupt.politicianbeIn some countries, even the police are corrupt.countrybecorrupt practicespracticecrooked informal dishonest and involved in illegal activities: a crooked businessmancrookcrooked dealscrookdealdevious good at thinking of clever plans to trick people and get what you want: Some companies are very devious and charge you for things you haven’t asked for.companybethingaska devious scheme to make moneysly hiding what you are really thinking or doing in order to get what you want: She had a sly expression on her face, as if she knew something that I didn’t.haveknowHe’s a sly old fox!sneaky informal doing things secretly and tricking people in order to get what you want: It was sneaky of him not to tell us till the very last minute.besuspicious making you think that someone is doing something dishonest or illegal: Did you notice anything suspicious about him?doShe thought it was suspicious that Jake always had so much money to spend.thinkbehave |
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