deceptive
UK/dɪ'septɪv/US/di'septiv/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Likely to make someone believe something untrue; giving a misleading impression
欺骗性的，迷惑人的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (away) + -cept- ("taken") + -ive (tending to) = "tending to take the truth away." The adjective of deceive, often used of appearances that mislead without anyone actively lying — a deceptively calm sea, deceptive packaging.
Root cap still carries 163 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.deceptive appearance迷惑人的外表
- 2.deceptive practice欺骗性做法
- 3.deceptive advertising虚假广告
- 4.deceptively simple看似简单（实则不然）
Example Sentences
- 1.
The calm water was deceptive; the current was dangerous.
- 2.
The store was fined for deceptive advertising.
- 3.
Her gentle smile was deceptive.