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Weasel into Meaning in English

expression

ˈwizəɫ/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
WEE-zuhl IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
wˈiːzəl/ /ˈɪntʊ
WEE-zuhl IN-tuh

释义

To enter a place, situation, or group in a secret, dishonest, or indirect way, often without permission or by using clever tricks.

用法与细微差别

Informal and sometimes slightly negative. Often used with people gaining access to places, jobs, or events by bending the rules or using manipulation. Not used for physical sneaking only, but for social situations too. Avoid in formal writing.

例句

He tried to weasel into the club without a ticket.

basic

Some people always find a way to weasel into important meetings.

basic

She managed to weasel into the conversation even though she wasn't invited.

basic

You can't just weasel into every event—we have rules here.

natural

He somehow weaseled into a job at the company, even though he wasn't qualified.

natural

She always finds a way to weasel into a better deal.

natural