| 释义 |
insidiously, adv.|ɪnˈsɪdɪəslɪ|
[f. prec. + -ly2.]
In an insidious manner; by secret plotting or artifice; in a subtle or underhand way; slyly, craftily, treacherously, deceitfully.
1545Joye Exp. Dan. vi. 86 These men insidiously obseruing daniel, espyed him praying and makinge supplicacion to his god. a1626Bacon (J.), The castle of Cadmus was taken by Phebidas..insidiously and in violation of league. 1779–81Johnson L.P., Pope Wks. IV. 40 Those who officiously, or insiduously, quicken his attention to offences. 1844W. H. Mill Serm. Tempt. Christ iii. 62 The reptile, insidiously lying in wait in the dust. |