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scheming

UK //ˈskiːmɪŋ//US //ˈskiːmɪŋ//

词源

源自中古英语 'schemynge',与古英语 'sceamian'(策划)相关,最终可能源自原始日耳曼语词根。

adjective

❶ 形容人经常策划阴谋或诡计,通常带有贬义,指为达到目的而不择手段的行为方式。

“The scheming villain plotted to overthrow the king.”

(这个诡计多端的恶棍密谋推翻国王。)

“She gave him a scheming smile before revealing her plan.”

(在透露计划前,她对他露出狡黠的微笑。)

同义词:cunning, devious, crafty

noun

❶ 指策划阴谋或秘密计划的行为,通常带有不诚实或自私的目的。

“His constant scheming eventually led to his downfall.”

(他不断的阴谋诡计最终导致了他的垮台。)

“The movie revolves around political scheming and betrayal.”

(这部电影围绕政治阴谋和背叛展开。)

同义词:plotting, intrigue, machination

常见短语

scheming mind — 形容一个人总是想着如何通过不诚实或狡猾的手段达到目的。

“With his scheming mind, he always finds a way to get what he wants.”

(凭借他诡计多端的头脑,他总能找到办法得到想要的东西。)

scheming against — 指暗中策划反对某人或某事,通常带有不良意图。

“They were caught scheming against their business partner.”

(他们密谋反对商业伙伴的行为被发现了。)