wile
UK/wail/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A clever trick or stratagem used to deceive or lure someone; usually used in the plural.
诡计；花招；手段（常用复数）
v.
To entice or lure someone; to pass time idly.
引诱；诱骗；消磨（时间）
Root Breakdown
Native Englishwileother
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Example Sentences
- 1.
She used every wile and trick she knew to win his affection and trust.
- 2.
The con artist's wiles were eventually exposed when victims compared their stories.