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 English
cunningother
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Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The cunning fox managed to escape the trap set for him.

  • 2.

    She used cunning tactics to win the negotiation.

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