scheming

• Склонный к составлению тайных и часто нечестных планов; проявляющий хитрость и изворотливость для получения выгоды.

Inclined to craft secret and often underhanded plans in order to gain an advantage; displaying cunning or clever manipulation.

1. Cunningly planningB2informal

   Characterized by or prone to making secret, underhanded plans to achieve an advantage, often involving manipulation or deceit.

   Коварное планирование

   • Her ___ nature made everyone suspicious of her true motives.
   • The ___ politician orchestrated the downfall of his rivals behind the scenes.
   • A ___ glance passed between them before they executed their plot.
   • The young mastermind was known for his ___ tricks to get out of trouble.
   • Despite his ___ reputation, he managed to gain the trust of many.

   Synonymscalculatingconnivingcraftycunningdeviousmachiavellianmanipulativeshrewdslywily

   Antonymsartlesscandidfrankguilelesshonestingenuousnaiveopensincere

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по составлению планов, особенно тайным или коварным способом, или для обозначения интриг и заговоров.

A verb used to indicate the act of making plans, especially in a secret or devious way, or to plot or intrigue.

1. Plan secretlyB2formal

   To make secret or underhanded plans, often for dishonest or illegal purposes.

   Интриговать

   • They schemed to overthrow the government.
   • He was accused of scheming against his business partner.
   • The villains schemed to steal the treasure.

   Synonymscolludeconniveconspirecontriveintriguemachinateplot

2. Plan systematicallyB2formalbritish

   To plan or organize something in a systematic way.

   Планировать систематически

   • The committee schemed a new approach to fundraising.
   • She schemed the entire project timeline.
   • They schemed a way to reduce costs without sacrificing quality.

   Synonymsconniveconspirecontrivedeviseintriguemachinateplanplot