| 释义 |
devious
['di:.vi.əs] adjective
DISHONEST 不诚实的
■describes people or plans and methods that are dishonest, often in a complicated way, but often also clever and successful 会算计的，会耍手腕的，精心设计的•You have to be a bit devious if you're going to succeed in business.要想在生意场上取得成功就必须会耍点手腕。 •a devious scheme精心策划的计谋
['di:.vi.əs] adjective
NOT DIRECT 间接的
■not direct 迂回的，间接的•He took a rather devious route which avoids the city centre.他选了一条相当绕远的路以避开市中心。 |