thievish

英 ['θiːvɪʃ]
  • adj. 有偷窃癖的;贼似的;偷偷摸摸的

英文词源


thievish (adj.)
mid-15c., "of or pertaining to thieves," from thieve or thief + -ish. Meaning "inclined to steal" is from 1530s. Wyclif and Chaucer used thiefly (late 14c.). Related: Thievishly; thievishness.

双语例句


1. They have such a wonderful thievish way about them.
他们一个个都是贼眉鼠眼的.

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2. This man is thievish - looking.
这个人长得贼眉鼠眼.

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3. That cat has a thievish look.
那只猫有一副贼一般的样子.

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