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devious
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Derivatives :
n
deviousness
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adv
deviously
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Collins English-Chinese Dictionary
- devious
['diːvɪəs]
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1.
adjective
[+person]
[ mind]
不光明正大的
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2.
adjective
[+route]
[ path]
迂回的
Comprehensive English-Chinese Dictionary
- devious
[ˈdiːvɪəs]
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1.
adjective
离开正道的，误入歧途的
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They have devious ways of making money from bereaved people's misery.
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他们利用别人的丧亲之痛赚取不义之财。
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2.
adjective
奸诈的，狡猾的，不诚实的
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A devious man was lurking in the dark.
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一个狡猾的人潜伏在黑暗中。
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3.
adjective
绕道的，迂回的，蜿蜒的
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This cab was taking a devious route to the airport.
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出租车绕了一条弯路到机场。
Collins English-English Dictionary
- devious
['diːvɪəs]
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1.
adj
not sincere or candid; deceitful; underhand
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2.
adj
(of a route or course of action) rambling; indirect; roundabout
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3.
adj
going astray from a proper or accepted way; erring
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4.
adj
[Etymology]
C16: from Latin devius lying to one side of the road, from de- + via road
Examples
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A devious man was lurking in the dark.
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一个狡猾的人潜伏在黑暗中。
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You'll have to be cunning, devious, smart.
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你必须得狡诈，阴险和聪明。
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他出了个歪点子。
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He came up with a devious suggestion.
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