fox-likeadj.

Brit.

/ˈfɒkslʌɪk/, U.S.

/ˈfɑksˌlaɪk/

Etymology: < fox n. + -like suffix.

Like a fox; esp. crafty, cunning.

ΘΚΠ

the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > cunning > [adjective] > specifically of actions, qualities, etc.

craftyc1225

subtle1340

slyc1380

sleightlyc1402

subtilec1405

wilyc1407

sleighty1412

foxly1528

sleight1533

colubrinec1540

serpentical1546

fox-like1587

shrewd1589

vulpine1628

insidiating1632

serpentic1661

serpentary1681

artful1865

the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > [adjective] > of or relating to fox > like a fox

foxishc1400

vulpine1628

puggish1826

fox-like1868

alopecoid1880

1587 R. Holinshed et al. Hist. Scotl. (new ed.) 358/2 in Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) II This Mudiard and his companions, imbued with more than foxlike conditions, did (deceiuing their keepers) returne to their owne caues.

1654 J. Trapp Comm. Job xxxiii. 26 Reconciliations are for the most part Fox-like friendships.

1868 C. Darwin Variation Animals & Plants I. i. 25 The domestic dogs on the coast of Guinea are fox-like animals.

This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1897; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	fox-like
释义	fox-likeadj. Brit. /ˈfɒkslʌɪk/, U.S. /ˈfɑksˌlaɪk/ Etymology: < fox n. + -like suffix. Like a fox; esp. crafty, cunning. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > ability > skill or skilfulness > cunning > [adjective] > specifically of actions, qualities, etc. craftyc1225 subtle1340 slyc1380 sleightlyc1402 subtilec1405 wilyc1407 sleighty1412 foxly1528 sleight1533 colubrinec1540 serpentical1546 fox-like1587 shrewd1589 vulpine1628 insidiating1632 serpentic1661 serpentary1681 artful1865 the world > animals > mammals > group Unguiculata or clawed mammal > family Canidae > [adjective] > of or relating to fox > like a fox foxishc1400 vulpine1628 puggish1826 fox-like1868 alopecoid1880 1587 R. Holinshed et al. Hist. Scotl. (new ed.) 358/2 in Holinshed's Chron. (new ed.) II This Mudiard and his companions, imbued with more than foxlike conditions, did (deceiuing their keepers) returne to their owne caues. 1654 J. Trapp Comm. Job xxxiii. 26 Reconciliations are for the most part Fox-like friendships. 1868 C. Darwin Variation Animals & Plants I. i. 25 The domestic dogs on the coast of Guinea are fox-like animals. This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1897; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < adj.1587
随便看	investigatory investigatrix investing investion investitive investitor investiture investiture contest investiture controversy investitures investive investment investment adviser investment analysis investment analyst investment bank investment banker investment banking investment bond investment casting investment certificate investment club investment company investment consultant investment currency