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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。

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