Cunning Meaning in English
word
/ˈkənɪŋ/
KUH-ning
/kˈʌnɪŋ/
KUH-ning
释义
Describes someone who is very clever at getting what they want, especially by deceiving or tricking others. Can also mean being smart or resourceful in finding solutions.
用法与细微差别
Mostly negative when describing people (implies trickery), but can be positive when referring to clever problem-solving. Common with 'plan', 'fox', 'look', and 'move'. Don’t confuse with simply 'smart'; 'cunning' usually suggests dishonesty.
Spanish: astuto - ingeniosoPortuguese (BR): astuto - espertoPortuguese (PT): astuto - manhosoChinese (Simplified): 狡猾 - 机灵Chinese (Traditional): 狡猾 - 機靈Hindi: चतुर - चालाकArabic: ماكر - داهيةBengali: চতুর - কুটিলRussian: хитрый - коварныйJapanese: ずる賢い - 巧妙なVietnamese: xảo quyệt - láu cáKorean: 교활한 - 영리한Turkish: kurnaz - sinsiUrdu: عیّار - مکارIndonesian: licik - cerdik
例句
The cunning fox escaped from the hunter.
basic
She made a cunning plan to win the game.
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His cunning tricks fooled everyone.
basic
Don’t trust him—he’s way too cunning for his own good.
natural
It was a cunning move to wait until everyone was tired before asking for help.
natural
Her cunning made her a tough opponent in debates.
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