好词典
wily
UK //ˈwaɪ.li//US //ˈwaɪ.li//
词源
源自中古英语 'wily'，与古英语 'wīle'（诡计）相关，可能与 'wile'（诡计）同源。
adjective
❶ 形容人狡猾、诡计多端，善于用巧妙或欺骗的手段达到目的，通常带有贬义。
“The wily fox managed to steal the farmer's chickens without being caught.”
（那只狡猾的狐狸成功偷走了农民的鸡，却没被抓到。）
“He used his wily charm to convince them to invest in his risky scheme.”
（他用狡猾的魅力说服他们投资他那个高风险的计划。）
同义词:cunning, crafty, sly, shrewd, devious
常见短语
wily old fox — 形容经验丰富且狡猾的人，通常指年长者善于用智慧或诡计达成目的。
“Don't be fooled by his friendly manner—he's a wily old fox who knows all the tricks.”
（别被他友善的样子骗了——他是个狡猾的老狐狸，精通各种花招。）