Word · Frequency #41707
duplicitous
/djuːˈplisitəs/
adjective
口是心非的；表里不一的；欺骗的
核心释义
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
- 1.
行为或言语上故意欺骗的。
Given to or marked by deliberate deceptiveness in behavior or speech.
行为或言语上故意欺骗的。；奸诈的；双重的；搞两面派的
用法In use
His duplicitous behavior eventually cost him the trust of his colleagues.
用法提示：形容词作定语修饰behavior，表示行为奸诈虚伪。
She felt betrayed when she discovered her friend's duplicitous nature.
用法提示：形容词作定语修饰nature，表示性格两面派。
The politician's duplicitous promises were exposed by the media.
用法提示：形容词作定语修饰promises，表示承诺虚假。
be duplicitous
系表结构，描述主语的特征。
Her behavior was duplicitous and hypocritical.
她的行为奸诈且虚伪。
duplicitous + noun
定语修饰名词。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
- hypocritical
- 虚伪的 · hypocritical侧重言行不一，而duplicitous强调主动欺骗和两面派行为
- deceptive
- 欺骗性的 · deceptive强调使人误解，duplicitous则强调表里不一和双重性
- two-faced
- 两面派的 · two-faced更口语化，指当面一套背后一套，与duplicitous含义相近但语体不同
词族Word family
- duplicity
- 口是心非；欺骗；表里不一 · duplic- + -ity
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常用于描述人的行为或性格，常作定语或表语。
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