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devious

英 ['diːvɪəs] 美 ['divɪəs]

adj. 偏僻的；弯曲的；不光明正大的

助记提示

1. de- "off" + via "way" => devi- "turn aside, off the way" + -ous => devious.
2. => out of the way, remote, off the main road.

双语例句

1. He was extremely devious in his efforts to achieve his heart's desire.: 他在设法得到自己的中意之物时会不择手段。

2. By devious means she tracked down the other woman.: 她通过不正当的手段追查到了另外那个女人。

3. She is devious and sly and manipulative.: 她阴险狡诈，会玩人。

4. He had been devious and two-faced.: 他从前向来都是阴险狡猾，口是心非。

5. He got rich by devious means.: 他不择手段大发横财。