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legerdemain

UK/.ledʒәdә'mein/US
GREC2

Definitions

n.

Sleight of hand; skillful trickery or deception

变戏法;手法灵巧的把戏;骗术

Root Breakdown

Native English
legerdemainother
=legerdemain

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The magician's legerdemain with cards amazed the audience completely.

  • 2.

    Through financial legerdemain, the company hid its losses from investors.

  • 3.

    His promotion was achieved through political legerdemain and careful networking.

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