Duplicity



GRE 蓝宝 Barron

解释

GRE 红宝书

• n. 欺骗, 口是心非
• ［英］ n. 欺骗, 口是心非 ( hypocritical cunning or deception)
• ［记］ du ( 二) +pilc ( 重叠) +ity -> 有二层 ( 态度) -> 口是心非

Webster Collegiate

noun (plural -ties)

• Etymology: Middle English duplicite, from Middle French, from Late Latin duplicitat-, duplicitas, from Latin duplex
• Date: 15th century
• 1. contradictory doubleness of thought, speech, or action; especially the belying of one's true intentions by deceptive words or action
• 2. the quality or state of being double or twofold
• 3. the technically incorrect use of two or more distinct items (as claims, charges, or defenses) in a single legal action

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