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- 2in- [在…里,在…上] *参见 in-2sedôre [to sit] * see sed- sedôre [坐] *参见 sed-
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insid.iously
adv.(副词)insid.iousness
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