weasel
🇬🇧 UK/'wi:zl/🇺🇸 US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A small carnivorous mammal with a slender body and short legs; a sneaky or untrustworthy person.
鼬鼠;狡猾的人
v.
To achieve something by clever or devious means; to behave in a sneaky way.
用狡猾手段获取;耍滑头
🧩 Root Breakdown
Native Englishweaselother
=weasel
Example Sentences
- 1.
The weasel darted quickly through the brush hunting for food.
- 2.
He tried to weasel out of his responsibilities by making excuses.