新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

artful

英  [ˈɑːtfʊl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1狡猾的

    If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.

    近义词

    crafty

    双语例句

    例:

    Some politicians have realized that there are more artful ways of subduing people than shooting or jailing them.

    一些政客已经意识到有比开枪镇压或监禁更狡猾的征服人民的办法。

    2巧妙的 , 精巧的

    If you use artful to describe the way someone has done or arranged something, you approve of it because it is clever or elegant.

    双语例句

    例:

    There is also an artful contrast of shapes.

    还有形状的巧妙对比。