artful

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a. 巧妙的, 狡猾的

发音

US /ˈɑːtf(ʊ)l/
其它
US /ˈɑɹtf(ə)l/

词形变化

more artful 比较级 most artful 最高级

别名

artfull

教材释义与例句

形容词

巧妙的；狡猾的；有技巧的；欺诈的

释义与例句

adj.
  1. 1.

    Characterized by, or performed with, cleverness or contrivance; clever, ingenious.

  2. 2.

    Not naturally produced; artificial; imitative.

  3. 3.

    Exhibiting or using much art or skill; dexterous; skilful.

  4. 4.

    Skilful at using dishonest or unfair means to achieve a purpose; crafty, cunning.

  5. 5.

    Knowledgeable about the liberal arts; learned, wise.

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词汇关系

形容词

同义词 1

disingenuous

反义词 1

artless

近义相关 10

deep cute precious twisted tricky cunning distorted slick sly designing

参见 2

insincere adroit

相关短语

artful pleading artful pleadings artful dodger Artful Dodger artful dodgers Artful Dodgers

词源

From art (“skill that is attained by study, practice, or observation”) + -ful (suffix forming adjectives from nouns, with the sense of being full of, tending to, or thoroughly possessing the quality expressed by the noun).

来源：wiktionary