in.sid.i.ous
adj.(形容词)
Working or spreading harmfully in a subtle or stealthy manner:
阴险的,暗中危害的:以一种难以捉摸或隐密的方式危害的:
例句:
insidious rumors; an insidious disease.
阴险的谣言;隐伏的恶疾
Intended to entrap; treacherous:
诱人上当的,欺诈的:
例句:
insidious misinformation.
诱人上当的
Beguiling but harmful; alluring:
有趣但有害的;诱人的:
例句:
insidious pleasures.
诱人的快乐
来源:
From Latin onsidiôsus
源自 拉丁语 onsidiôsus
from onsidiae [ambush]
源自 onsidiae [埋伏]
from onsidôre [to sit upon, lie in wait for]
源自 onsidôre [坐在…上,趴在…等待]
in- [in, on] * see in- 2
in- [在…里,在…上] *参见 in-2
sedôre [to sit] * see sed-
sedôre [坐] *参见 sed-
【引伸】
insid.iously
adv.(副词)
insid.iousness
n.(名词)