devious
UK/'di:viәs/US
TOEFLGREC2
Definitions
adj.
Skilful in using underhand or dishonest methods; sneaky, scheming
狡猾的，诡计多端的，不坦诚的
adj.
(of a route) Winding, roundabout, indirect
（指路线）迂回的，绕远的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedde- (off) + vi (via, 'road') + -ous (adj.) = 'off the road.' Literally a devious route is one that winds away from the straight path. Figuratively, someone whose methods are so roundabout that you can't see where they're really going is devious — sneaky, scheming. The straight road = honesty; off the road = dishonest.
Root via still carries 14 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.devious scheme诡计
- 2.devious tactics狡诈的手段
- 3.devious mind诡诈的头脑
- 4.devious route迂回的路线
Example Sentences
- 1.
He used devious tactics to get what he wanted.
- 2.
They reached the cabin by a long, devious mountain path.