Devious



GRE Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• adj.不正直的; 弯曲的
• ［英］ adj.不正直的 ( not straight forward or frank) ; 弯曲的 ( roundabout; winding)
• ［记］ de+vi ( =via道路) +ous -> 离正道的 -> 不正直的
• ［同］ n. deviousness
• ［例］ a devious person / a devious path

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Latin devius, from de from + via way — more at de-, way
• Date: 1599
• 1.
  • a. wandering, roundabout <a devious path>
  • b. moving without a fixed course ; errant <devious breezes>
• 2. out-of-the-way, remote
• 3.
  • a. deviating from a right, accepted, or common course <devious conduct>
  • b. not straightforward ; cunning <a devious politician>; also deceptive <a devious trick>
• ? deviously adverb
• ? deviousness noun

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