shiftiness

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GREC2

Definitions

n.

The quality of being evasive, untrustworthy, or deceitful.

狡猾,奸诈;不可信赖

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English
shiftother
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iconnector
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nessstate, quality
=shiftiness

Common Collocations

  • 1.air of shiftiness一副狡猾的样子
  • 2.[display shiftiness]表现出奸诈之态
  • 3.shiftiness in manner举止鬼鬼祟祟

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The witness's shiftiness during questioning made the detective suspicious.

  • 2.

    His shiftiness in business dealings eventually cost him the trust of his partners.

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