artful

英 ['ɑːtfʊl; -f(ə)l] 美 ['ɑrtfl]
  • adj. 巧妙的;狡猾的;有技巧的;欺诈的

英文词源


artful (adj.)
1610s, "learned, well-versed in the (liberal) arts," also "characterized by technical skill," from art (n.) + -ful. Meaning "skilled in adapting means to ends" is from 1739. Related: Artfully; artfulness.

双语例句


1. Despite some artful editing, the anthology is a weak one.
除了编辑上的一些巧妙之处,这本选集乏善可陈。

来自柯林斯例句

2. There is also an artful contrast of shapes.
形状的对比也很巧妙。

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3. That man used artful means to find out secrets.
那人使用狡猾的手段获取机密.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. A weathercock and an artful person, he spoke a lot of beautiful words to please people.
他这个人,见风使舵,八面玲珑,说了不少使大家高兴的话.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

5. Some politicians have realised that there are more artful ways of subduing people than shooting or jailing them.
一些政客已经意识到有比枪和监狱更高明的使民众屈服的方法。

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