sly

🇬🇧 UK/slai/🇺🇸 US

TOEFLGREC2

Definitions

adj.

Cleverly cunning or deceitful; acting in a secretive or mischievous way

狡猾的，诡秘的；偷偷摸摸的

adv.

In a sly manner; slyly

狡猾地，诡秘地

🧩 Root Breakdown

Native English

slyother

=sly

Common Collocations

1.sly smile狡黠的微笑
2.sly fox狡猾的狐狸
3.on the sly偷偷摸摸地
4.sly remark阴阳怪气的话

Example Sentences

1.
She gave him a sly smile, hinting that she already knew the secret.
2.
The sly fox in the fable managed to trick all the other animals.
3.
He made a sly remark about her promotion that left everyone uncomfortable.

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