deceptive
🇬🇧 UK/dɪ'septɪv/🇺🇸 US/di'septiv/
TOEFLB2
Definitions
adj.
Likely to mislead or create a false impression; not what it appears to be.
欺骗性的;迷惑人的;虚假的
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.deceptive appearance迷惑人的外表
- 2.deceptive practice欺骗性做法
Example Sentences
- 1.
The deceptive advertisement made false claims about the product's health benefits.
- 2.
Appearances can be deceptive, so it's important to verify information from sources.