deceptive

UK //dɪˈseptɪv//US //dɪˈseptɪv//

词源

源自拉丁语 'deceptivus'，来自 'decipere'（欺骗），由 'de-'（离开）和 'capere'（拿取）组成。

❶ 形容事物表面看起来与实际情况不符，容易误导他人或隐藏真相。常用于描述外表、行为或信息的欺骗性。

“The product's packaging is deceptive, making it appear larger than it really is.”

（这个产品的包装具有欺骗性，让它看起来比实际更大。）

“Her calm expression was deceptive; she was actually very nervous.”

（她平静的表情是假象，实际上她非常紧张。）

同义词:misleading, false, illusory

deceptive appearance — 指外表具有欺骗性，与实际情况不符。常用于描述人或事物表面给人的错误印象。

“The fruit's sweet smell had a deceptive appearance—it was actually poisonous.”

（这种水果香甜的气味具有欺骗性外表，实际上是有毒的。）