devious
英['diːvɪəs]
美['divɪəs]
- adj. 偏僻的；弯曲的；不光明正大的
英英释意
- 1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading;
- "used devious means to achieve success"
- "gave oblique answers to direct questions"
- "oblique political maneuvers"
- 2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive;
- "a devious character"
- "shifty eyes"
- 3. deviating from a straight course;
- "a scenic but devious route"
- "a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"
- "a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"