English主要词典
cunning
Universal Words
adjective, noun
adjective
1 (disapproving) able to get what you want in a clever way, especially by tricking or deceiving sb:
a cunning liar * He was as cunning as a fox.
2 clever and skilful:
It was a cunning piece of detective work.
cunningly adverb:
The microphone was cunningly concealed in the bookcase.
noun [U] the ability to achieve sth by tricking or deceiving other people in a clever way:
It took energy and cunning just to survive. * She used low cunning (= dishonest behaviour) to get what she wanted.
