wily

英 [ˈwaɪ.li]      美 [ˈwaɪ.li]
  • adj. 狡猾的;诡计多端的
  • n. (Wily)人名;(英)威利
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wily 狡猾的

来自wile,奸计,欺骗。

wily (adj.)
"subtle, cunning, crafty," early 14c., from wile (n.) + -ly (1). Related: Wiliness. In 16c. English had wily-pie "cunning fellow."
1. He's a wily old fox.
他是个诡计多端的老狐狸。
2. The boss is a wily old fox.
老板是个狡猾的老狐狸。
3. His wily plan rebounded on him.
他狡猾的计谋反害了他自己.
4. His wily plan recoiled on him.
他狡猾的计划反害了他自己.
5. Foxes are supposed to be wily creatures.
据说狐狸是狡猾的动物.