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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 English
weaselother
=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.

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