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wily

UK/'waili/US
GREC2

Definitions

adj.

Clever and cunning, especially in getting what one wants through tricks or deception

狡猾的,诡计多端的

Root Breakdown

Native English
wilother
+
ycharacterized by
=wily

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The wily politician managed to escape the scandal through clever maneuvering.

  • 2.

    She employed wily tactics to outwit her competitors in the business market.

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