vulpine
UK/'vʌlpain/US
GREC2
Definitions
adj.
Relating to or resembling a fox; cunning or crafty.
狐狸的；像狐狸的；狡猾的
n.
A fox or fox-like canid; a cunning person.
狐狸；狡猾的人
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedvulproot
+
ineof, relating to, resembling
=vulpine
Common Collocations
- 1.vulpine cunning狡猾狐狸
- 2.vulpine grin狡猾笑容
- 3.vulpine nature狡诈本性
Example Sentences
- 1.
His vulpine grin suggested he was enjoying the misfortune of others.
- 2.
The villain's vulpine nature made him dangerous and unpredictable in business.
- 3.
With vulpine cunning, she manipulated the situation to her advantage.