cunning
🇬🇧 UK/'kʌniŋ/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions
adj.
Clever in a sly or deceitful way; crafty and skillful in achieving one's ends.
狡猾的,狡诈的,精明的
n.
Skillful deceit or craftiness; the ability to achieve goals through clever or sly means.
狡猾,奸诈;巧妙的技能
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishcunningother
=cunning
Example Sentences
- 1.
The cunning fox managed to escape the trap set for him.
- 2.
She used cunning tactics to win the negotiation.