tricky

• 形容某事难以处理、需要小心应对，或形容人狡猾、难以捉摸。

Describes something that is difficult to deal with or requires careful handling.

1. Deceitful or untrustworthyB2informal

   Characterized by a tendency to deceive or be dishonest; not reliable.

   狡猾的

   • He's a tricky character, so be careful what you tell him.
   • The salesman had a tricky way of avoiding direct questions.
   • She gave a tricky smile that made me suspicious.

   同义词craftycunningdeceitfuldeviousduplicitousguilefulshiftyslyuntrustworthywily

   反义词candidfrankguilelesshonestopenreliablesincerestraightforwardtrustworthytruthful

2. Difficult or requiring skillB1informal

   Having hidden difficulties or requiring careful handling.

   棘手的

   • This math problem is really tricky.
   • The negotiations were tricky, but we reached an agreement.
   • Repairing the old clock was a tricky job.

   同义词awkwardcomplicateddelicatedifficulthardknottyproblematicstickythornyticklishtroublesome

   反义词easysimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

3. Crafty or slyB2informal

   Marked by skill in deception or clever maneuvering.

   狡猾

   • The fox is a tricky animal, known for outsmarting hunters.
   • He used a tricky strategy to win the game.
   • Her tricky tactics caught everyone off guard.

   同义词artfulcraftycunningdeceitfuldeviousguilefulshrewdslywily

   反义词guilelesshonestingenuoussincerestraightforward