devious

英 ['di?v??s] 美['div??s]
  • adj. 偏僻的；彎曲的；不光明正大的

英英釋意

1. indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading;
"used devious means to achieve success"
"gave oblique answers to direct questions"
"oblique political maneuvers"
2. characterized by insincerity or deceit; evasive;
"a devious character"
"shifty eyes"
3. deviating from a straight course;
"a scenic but devious route"
"a long and circuitous journey by train and boat"
"a roundabout route avoided rush-hour traffic"