devious的中文翻译是什么意思
devious
adj. 迂回的，曲折的; 不光明正大的，不正直的; 不坦诚的，狡猾的; 不正当
devious的柯林斯释义
ADJ-GRADED奸诈的;阴险的;狡猾的
If you describe someone as devious you do not like them because you think they are are dishonest and like to keep things secret, often in a complicated way.
Newman was devious, prepared to say one thing in print and another in private...
纽曼阴险得很，明里一套，暗里一套。
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。
ADJ-GRADED（路线或道路）曲折的，迂回的
A devious route or path to a place involves many changes in direction, rather than being as straight and direct as possible.
He followed a devious route.
他走了一条迂回路线。
devious的英文释义
Adjective
1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading;
- used devious means to achieve success
- gave oblique answers to direct questions
- oblique political maneuvers
2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive;
- a devious character
- shifty eyes
3. deviating from a straight course;
- a scenic but devious route
- a long and circuitous journey by train and boat
- a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic
devious的场景例句
Other, more devious, patterns became clear when I knew about the taping.
我知道了录音的事之后, 就清楚了其他更为迂回曲折的手腕.
Because the way home is more devious, marriageable woman feels the situation is bad.
由于回家的路比较偏僻, 妙龄女子深感情况不妙.
The human mind is as devious as the many progressive devices it produces.
人心和它所制造出来的许多进步装置一样诡诈.
The British can be awkward, selfish and devious players of the EU game.
你可以认为在欧盟各方的博弈中,英国人是棘手的 、 自私的、狡猾的.
His devious nature was shown in half lies and small dishonesties.
他不正直的天性表现在小谎话及细小的不诚实行为中.