fox

• 指犬科狐属的哺乳动物，以尖耳、蓬松长尾和狡猾的习性著称。也泛指狐皮或其毛皮。

A noun referring to a small to medium-sized omnivorous mammal of the Canidae family, known for its pointed ears, bushy tail, and reputation for cunning behavior.

1. Wild animalA1formal

   A small to medium-sized carnivorous mammal with a pointed snout, bushy tail, and typically reddish fur.

   狐狸

   • A fox was spotted in the garden this morning.
   • The fox is known for its cleverness and agility.
   • Foxes often hunt at night.

   同义词reynardtod

2. Clever personB2informal

   A person who is cunning, sly, or clever.

   狡猾的人

   • He's a sly old fox who always gets what he wants.
   • She played the fox in the negotiation, outsmarting everyone.
   • Don't trust him; he's a fox.

   同义词sharpiesmart aleck

• 动词，指用狡猾或欺骗的手段哄骗、误导或智胜某人。

A verb meaning to deceive, trick, or outwit someone, often by cleverness or cunning.

1. Deceive or trickB2informal

   To deceive someone by being clever or cunning.

   欺骗

   • He tried to fox the security guard with a fake ID.
   • She foxed her opponents with a clever strategy.
   • The magician foxed the audience with his trick.

   同义词bamboozlebeguilecheatdeceivedupefoolhoodwinkoutsmartoutwittrick

   反义词disabuseenlighteninform

2. Confuse or puzzleB2informalbritish

   To cause confusion or bewilderment.

   使困惑

   • The complex instructions completely foxed me.
   • This crossword clue has foxed me for hours.
   • The riddle foxed everyone in the room.

   同义词bafflebamboozlebewilderconfuseflummoxmystifyperplexpuzzle