cunning

['kʌniŋ]

adj.狡猾的, 有眼光的, 精巧的, 可爱的
n.【C】狡诈, 灵巧

例句与用法:

The fox is known for its cleverness and cunning.

狐狸的机敏和狡猾是人所共知的。

Many politicians are cunning sophists.

许多政客都是狡猾的诡辩家。

She showed her cunning in the way she avoided answering the question.

她对问题避而不答,显示出她很狡猾。

He is as cunning as a fox.

他象狐狸一样狡猾。

词形变化:

副词: cunningly | 名词: cunningness |

详细释义:

a.

1. 狡猾的, 奸诈的

By a cunning trick he became heir of the rich widow.

他策划了一个狡猾的计谋, 成了这有钱寡妇的继承人。

2. 精巧的; 熟练的, 灵巧的

It takes cunning workmen to make such elaborate furniture.

能工巧匠才能制作如此精致的家具。

3. 【美】【口】小巧玲珑的, 令人喜爱的

What a cunning kitten!

这只小猫多么逗人喜爱!

n.[U]

1. 狡猾, 奸诈

The fox is believed to have a great deal of cunning.

人们相信狐狸十分狡猾。

2. 灵巧, 熟练